60-26 RPT Support Worker ABI

Default Pathways Brand; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways to Independence is hiring seven Regular Part Time Support Workers to assist adults with acquired brain injury. Responsibilities include daily living activities, documentation, and teamwork to promote independence.

Shifts are 12 hours and cover days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. A post-secondary certificate in health services and First Aid/CPR are required. AI screening may be used in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation plus a 1-year post-secondary certificate in Human/Health Services or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with daily living activities per the service plan.
• Maintain accurate client information and documentation.
• Work within a team to provide consistent supports and advocacy.
• Apply person-centered approaches; support independence and community living skills.
• Handle schedule shifts, modifiable by the pay period, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

Skills

First Aid and CPR

Computer literacy

Written & verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Conflict resolution

Advocacy for client

Education

Secondary school graduation

1-year post-secondary certificate in Human/Health Services

Job description

Pathways Posting:60-26 Job Title: RPT Support Worker ABI

Location: Web 5 Search Area: Open

Wage Rate: $25.22 – 26.73 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).

# Required: Seven (7)

Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives.

Schedule: Variable Schedule, guaranteed between forty-eight (48) and seventy (70) hours each pay period. Schedules may vary each payperiod, and employees will be provided with their schedule at least four (4) weeks in advance.

Pathways to Independence requires seven (7) Regular Part Time Support Workers to provide assisted living support for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury.

Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Support Worker, ABI supports adults living with a brain injury with activities of daily living such as homemaking, personal care, community, and personal development skills in accordance with the person’s individual service plan. The Support Worker, ABI, will implement established strategies and behavior management plans under the general direction of the Manager and Counsellor, ABI. The Support Worker, ABI, ensures that the person’s services and supports promote their rights, choices, self-determination, independence and builds personal and community living skills.

The successful candidate must have the following skills/qualifications:

• Secondary school graduation and a minimum one-year post-secondary certificate in Human or Health Services (Personal Support Worker or equivalent).
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities for these positions, which includes:

• Provide effective services and supports to supported persons.
• Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
• Participate and ensure a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate a person-centered philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission and guiding principles,
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in electronic mail and other computer-based tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to advocate on behalf of the client.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
• Experience working with adults with a brain injury in a community based, group living or independent living environment.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description. All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety. Shifts are typically 12 hours long and include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. May work with clients who have aggressive behavior.

Our hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Please note that candidates will only be selected for interviews based on an evaluation of the information provided in their cover letter and resume only.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.