AFIMAC Canada is currently hiring a Personal Support Worker/Developmental Service Worker for an immediate position in Southwestern Ontario.

Successful candidates must be willing to work 40-72 hours per week and must be willing to travel and live away from home when required (accommodations and daily meal per diem will be provided).

***Please note this is a contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time***

You will earn:

• $27.50 per hour before overtime
• $30 per day non-taxed meal allowance (when lodging required)
• Hotel Accommodations Provided (when required)

Required:

Valid G or G2 Driver's License and Vehicle.

Experience:

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.

Physical capabilities:

Able to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely and for extended periods; able to lift 23 kilograms independently; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to re-position clients in bed.

Basic Duties of AFIMAC PSW's include but are not limited to:

• Work with Individual Support Plans, Positive Behavioural Support Plans and/or any other plan set forth specific to the client.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation daily
• Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Provides personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must meet the following criteria:

• Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proven skills to appropriately manage crisis situations
• PSW or DSW certificate/diploma preferred
• Experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (preferred)
• 1-year experience using mechanical lifts and transfer (preferred)
• Current vulnerable sector search within 6 months or willing to obtain (mandatory)
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain (mandatory)
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal required
• Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts, 4-7 days per week while on assignment
• A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work full-time hours within Canada .

Experience:

• PSW/DSW: 1 year