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PSW / Attendant
@ Independent Living Services Simcoe County
Midland, Ontario
Overview
Independent Living Services Simcoe County is hiring a part-time Personal Support Worker (Attendant) for a temporary evening position, 60 hours biweekly, 3pm to 11pm. The attendant helps clients in their homes with non-medical daily living activities under their individual service plan. Pay is $26.28 per hour with shift premiums and paid travel time.
Pay:
$26.28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with non-medical activities of daily living in their homes
- Support instrumental activities of daily living per the client's service plan
- Follow the direction of the client under limited supervision
- Travel to and from client homes
Requirements summary:
- Personal Support Worker certification or 3000 hours of relevant experience
- Current First Aid and CPR Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence
- Knowledge of physical disabilities and age-related conditions
- Knowledge of behaviour management and health and safety legislation
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Support Worker certification, First Aid, CPR Level C |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Independent Living Services Simcoe County
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Full company description
Independent Living Services Simcoe County (ILS) is a non-profit organization that works hard to help people remain active members of their communities and thrive as independent individuals in their own homes. We provide individualized support for people with physical disabilities and seniors to promote independent living and create real relationships.
- LinkedIn followers
- 941
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 41
- Reported office locations
- 44 Cedar Point Dr., Unit 1102, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Independent Living Services Simcoe County
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Independent Living Services Simcoe County (ILS) is a non-profit organization that works hard to help people remain active members of their communities and thrive as independent individuals in their own homes. We provide individualized support for people with physical disabilities and seniors to promote independent living and create real relationships.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Barrie, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Personal Support Worker / Attendant
Temporary Existing Full-Time Evenings Position – 60 Hours Bi-Weekly
Week 1 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 3pm-11pm
Week 2 Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3pm-11pm
Our Values: Care and Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Respect and Inclusivity
Who we are:
ILS is an Ontario Health funded not for profit agency providing support and services to adults wishing to live independently in their homes. Through our programs and services, we are able to assist adults living with permanent physical disabilities and seniors aging at home lead independent, dignified, and productive lives.
What you would be doing:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Staffing, ILS Attendants provide high quality support services that enable clients to live independently, within their community. Under limited supervision, this role includes assisting clients in their homes with non-medical activities of daily living (ADLs), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) as required and as outlined in the client’s individual service plan, under the direction of the client.
Required Qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker Certification, RN, RPN, DSW or a minimum of 3000 hours demonstrated work experience in community care/long-term care/healthcare setting.
- Current First Aid and CPR level C Certification, successful Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license to travel to and from client homes.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of clients and partners in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of issues concerning physical disabilities and/or age-related conditions.
- Highly organized and excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated client service focus.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of behaviour management principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant health & safety legislation.
- Comfortability in using related equipment including technology (smart phone).
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information & respect privacy laws.
- Strong ethical standards and understanding of professional boundaries.
- Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other Attendant care duties. (would be an asset).
Total Compensation:
Pay: $26.28/hourly
Benefits:Weekend & Overnight Shift Premiums - Paid Travel Time & Mileage - RRSP match* Paid Vacation & Sick Days* - *conditions apply
In keeping with our continuing efforts towards greater representation, we welcome applicants with relevant lived experience and candidates with a broad reflection of identities including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), 2SLGBTQI+, age, abilities and socioeconomic background.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ILS provides accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance by contacting [email protected] or phoning (705) 737-3263.
ILS offices are located in Simcoe County. We acknowledge that the land on which we work in is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek Nation. The Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Nations have also walked on the territory over time. We acknowledge the enduring presence of Indigenous people and are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in the territory.
Artificial intelligence is not used in any part of our recruitment process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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