Personal Support Worker- Part Time

Position Summary

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 :

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

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

• Being punctual and reliable, our consumers depend on you and your trustworthy care.
• You will have regular and easy access to up-to-date job-related training.
• Part of helping our consumers will be some light housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
• Controlled acts as activities of daily living (requires specialized training provided by Nucleus)
• 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.

Successful Candidates will possess :

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

Key Skills and Qualifications we are looking for :

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

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 establishing all employment practices are inclusive and reflects the diverse population it serves. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation need. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

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