Job Description
You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada
At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity
backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s
leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to
live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more
than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real
change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the
center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to
us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing.
More than six million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like
poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help
tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the
challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always
find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our
collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we
drive all our work forward:
• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.
• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate,
empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities
nationwide.
Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:
• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with
disabilities
• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of
possibility
• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture
What does the Community Support Services team do?
Our Community Support Services team, which is primarily funded by governments,
provides essential services that enable people to live as independently as possible.
Whether the disability is physical, cognitive or the result of brain injury or aging, our
team of 1,600 employees assists people in their homes and communities, helping them
gain a greater level of functioning and connection with others.
Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.
Roles and responsibilities:
Assists clients in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living in
accordance with individual service plans and with March of Dimes Canada policies and
procedures:
• Personal care
• Lifts and Transfers
• Rising/retiring
• Bowel and bladder procedures
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Range of motion exercises
• Other light housekeeping duties
Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to
privacy and maintains client and staff health and safety.
Qualifications and experience:
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience working with people with physical disabilities,
experience/knowledge/understanding of Independent Living or client based care.
• Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and
other attendant care duties
• Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all
required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the
commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health
authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to
be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as
required under applicable human rights legislation.
Need accommodations? We’re here to help!
MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve.
We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In
accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will
provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If
you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your
needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive,
equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.
Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI)
Approach
MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s
also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks
to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are
encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and
succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity
and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared
culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day