Please Note: Should this position become vacant within 90 days of being filled, we will approach the next qualified candidate.
Please Note: If a similar opening becomes available within 3 months you may be considered
Job Summary:
As a skilled Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one support for individuals in their family home. You will be responsible for assisting with personal care, medication administration, seizure monitoring, stretches, recreation and any other areas of the person’s life that are of value to them. Flexibility, creativity, and time management are essential to being successful in this role.
As this position is family directed, the caregiver, along with a PHSS Coordinator, will assist you through the training process, policy review, and will provide ongoing support to you throughout your role. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives working independently, takes initiative in their working environments, and is excited at the opportunity to make a meaningful connection in someone’s life.
Applicants with DSW, PSW or Nursing education will be given preference.
Position Description:
· Support workers will work in multiple family homes, take direction from family, person supported, and work independently.
· Complete personal care in a respectful manner.
· Assist individuals with community engagement, and plan meaningful activities and skill building.
· Support with a person’s mental health, behavior de-escalation and/or redirection based on the individual's support needs.
· Demonstrate proven ability to remain calm in very stressful situations.
· Support and work with families with various points of view and approaches.
· Cope with risk behavior while remaining neutral and professional.
· Create/follow support strategies and protocols to ensure safety and security.
· Document any and all incidents to the supervisor.
· Participate in yearly/ongoing training as needed.
Position Requirements:
· Training and experience in supporting individuals with verbally and physically aggressive behavior, or willingness to train
· Willingness to support individuals in the community for 3+ hours
· Experience with supporting individuals with Autism, and Behaviour Support plans, or willingness to train
· Must be reliable, punctual, and confident.
· Must be respectful and maintain confidentiality of person supported
· G driver’s license
· Must have current First Aid & CPR Certification and Vulnerable Sector Check
· Current CPI and/or SMG certification, or willingness to train
· Must have COVID-19 Vaccination (one dose of Public Health Ontario approved vaccinations)
· Weekend availability required
· Weekday flexibility required
Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.20 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have your PSW or DSW diploma? OR, Minimum 1 year of Nursing education?
Work Location: In person
