Make Lives Better — Starting With Yours
Do you want to make a difference while gaining valuable hands-on experience in community support and personal care? We are seeking compassionate and dependable Support Workers to join our team for a temporary assignment supporting individuals in the community across Thunder Bay and area.
Why Join Our Team
- Guaranteed hours: Minimum three-week commitment with full-time or part-time scheduling (approx. 42 hours per week for full-time employees, flexible for part-time). We will work around your availability
- Paid training: 24 hours of paid pre-assignment orientation and onboarding
- Supportive environment: 24/7 access to management support while on-site
- Professional growth: Gain experience in community care, working with seniors, and hands-on caregiving!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to individuals in residential or community-based settings
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (personal care, hygiene, meals, housekeeping)
- Implement individualized care plans and support clients in achieving their goals
- Promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality at all times
- Follow established health and safety procedures
Qualifications
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate, enrollment in a PSW, DSW, or nursing program, diploma in social services or related field, or equivalent. Relevant life experience relating to this work is also considered valuable.
- Experience supporting seniors, or individuals with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, is an asset
- Training in personal care and activities of daily living is an asset
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification is an asset
- Ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check(issued within the past 6 months)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within the past 2 years)
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills along with basic computer literacy
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Physically able to perform the duties of the role (lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs occasionally)
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
