Job description
Participation Lodge Grey-Bruce is a not-for-profit organization that strives to empower and enrich the lives of the individuals we support. Our dedicated team is committed to helping individuals with complex needs achieve a true “quality of life” which goes well beyond the basic needs of personal care. Clients are seen as individuals, each with their own physical and emotional needs. We have an amazing group of staff providing support for our clients and their choices, throughout our various programs and locations across the Grey-Bruce region. Our main physical site in Holland Centre is currently seeking 1 permanent part-time Team Lead (formally called UCP) to join our wonderful team!
Participation Lodge is home to 23 individuals who require varying degrees of support. Our small size and focus on developmental services allows you to use your nursing skills in a more individualized and calmer-paced work environment. For more information about us and what we do, please visit www.participationlodge.com
What we offer:
- RRSP plan with employer contributions
- A fun and caring atmosphere
- Free, on-site gym membership
- Training opportunities
- Discounted Meals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Casual Dress
What you will do:
- Act as charge nurse, leading the team in providing exceptional person-centered supports
- Assist with the development and follow-through of Individual Support Plans
- Assess individuals' needs and encourage healthy life decisions
- Administering and documenting medications
- Monitoring the health and wellness of the clients we support
- Facilitating communication between clients and their medical support team
Qualifications:
- PSW experience (preferred)
- UCP experience ideal (preferred)
- Leadership experience considered an asset
- Demonstrated sound nursing and critical thinking skills
- Unregulated Care Provider Course (preferred)
- Professional or personal experience working with individuals who have complex needs (preferred).
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification (preferred, will provide training)
- Safe Management certified, (preferred or willingness to complete inhouse training)
- A clean driver's abstract to be added to company insurance, if use of our vehicles is required. (Successful applicants will be required to provide an up-to-date driver's abstract).
- Have a clear vulnerable sector screen, or willing to obtain.
- Comprehensive Health Screen, including a TB test.
PLGB is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, indigenous persons and persons with disabilities. PLGB is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the agency’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know when you submit your application or at any point during the recruitment process.
PLGB does not use AI in it's recruitment process.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $28.73 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Do you have any concerns about your Driver's Abstract record? Do you have a valid G licence with 3 or less demerit points?
- Please provide an email address at which we may contact you:
- Are you located in Grey-Bruce county or willing to commute?
Work Location: In person
