At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward: 

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 
• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.  

Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

Opportunity

• Position: PSW/Support Service Attendant/Health Care Aide
• Location: St. Catharines, Niagara Region
• Starting Wage: $19.52/hour + $3.00/hour wage enhancement (for client support hours).
• Requirements: Flexible availability for multiple shifts (days, evenings, weekends, holidays).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide non-medical daily living support to clients in their homes:
  • Personal care, dressing/grooming, rising/retiring, incontinence care (upon training).
  • Meal preparation and feeding.
  • Range of motion exercises.
  • Light housekeeping duties.
  • Lifts and transfers (upon training).
• Ensure professional conduct that respects dignity, privacy, and health/safety of clients and staff.
• Work flexible shifts across various locations in the Niagara Region.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with individuals with physical disabilities, older adults, or caregiving (asset, not required).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical Demands Self Analysis required upon hire.
• Flexible availability for scheduled hours.

Deadline to apply: Jan 30, 2025.

Please submit your application through the posting on the MODC website https://marchofdimes.hiringplatform.ca/list/internal 

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free. 

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach 

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.