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Location

Oakville, ON | Canada

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Job description

PSW Part-Time, Attendant Outreach and Support for Daily Living Programs
(Multiple Positions)
Position Summary

Nucleus Independent Living is an innovative and learning organization, focused on providing exceptional, culturally-sensitive care to residents in the Mississauga, Halton, and West Toronto communities to enable frail seniors and adults living with physical disabilities to live their best life independently, at home.  Our highly committed staff embody our ICCARE values of Innovation, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in the delivery of personalized care, where every person’s experience is exceptional, every time.  We are committed to creating a safe environment where you feel heard, valued for the work you do, able to grow and learn, and make a difference to every person you touch.

Do you like making a difference in people’s lives? If yes, come join our Nucleus PSW team!

We are hiring for passionate, caring Personal Support Workers to work in our Attendant Outreach and Supports for Daily Living program to support adults with physical disabilities to live independently in the community.

Our service operates 7 days per week, including Holidays. You must commit to being available to work 2 weekends a month, both Saturday and Sunday.

We value our Personal Support Workers with :

• Competitive wages (Also Eligible for $3 Pandemic Wage Enhancement) 
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Sick time
• Flexible schedules
• Pension plan and EAP program
• Ongoing training opportunities
• You will join a great team of people making a difference in the lives of our consumers!

As a PT Attendant (PSW), your responsibilities include :

• Being punctual and reliable, our consumers depend on you and your trustworthy care.
• Your role is mobile, requiring driving in your own vehicle between consumers.
• Being comfortable delivering a wide variety of support services, which includes a variety of personal care assistance.
• Controlled acts as activities of daily living (requires specialized training provided by Nucleus)
• Part of helping our consumers will be some light housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
• You will have regular and easy access to up-to-date job-related training.

Successful Candidates will possess :

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited institution, or equivalent.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Valid Driver’s License, Auto Insurance and a reliable vehicle.
• Successful Criminal Background Check and Driver’s Abstract.

Key Skills and Qualifications we are looking for :

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and trusting relationships.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated respect and compassion towards all individuals served in our community.
• Recent work experience providing personal support services to those with physical disabilities (MS, Quadriplegic, ABI etc)
• Solid knowledge of the legislation, principles, and methods of providing support services.
• Able to assist consumers with standing, walking, sitting, lifting and transferring movements - Able to freely lift up to 23 Kgs (50 lbs)

For more information about Nucleus, please visit our website:

Nucleus Independent Living provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID-19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. The vaccine must be a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada. This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus.

Nucleus is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request

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