Casual Direct Care Worker – Nipigon

Northwest Employment Works; Nipigon Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Nipigon is hiring Casual Direct Care Workers. You will provide essential personal care, assist clients in daily living skills, and ensure their health and safety. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and must possess a valid First Aid and CPR certification. Flexible work hours are available, making this a rewarding opportunity for those wanting to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Attitude that respects independence, dignity, integration, and equality.
• Must undergo a clean criminal background check and vulnerable sector check.
• Willingness to assist with lifting, transferring, and/or pushing wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Provides and assists with basic personal care.
• Fosters independence with decision-making.
• Administers medications as needed.
• Assists with shopping, banking, and housekeeping.
• Supports with medical appointments and community activities.
• Ensures health and safety at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Ability to lift

Flexible hours availability

Education

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living (SGACL) is NOW HIRING Casual Direct Care Workers in Nipigon! Are you passionate about inspiring, encouraging, and empowering people to succeed in achieving their goals? Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can really make a difference in someone’s life? Then we want you to join our team!

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living (SGACL) is a non-profit, social services agency that provides residential and community supports to people with a developmental disability. We are passionate about being a part of the community and we believe everyone has the right to citizenship and to a personally rewarding life.

Our commitment to providing the highest standards of care is reflected in our search for team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and responsible individuals to join our team as Direct Care Workers to provide person-centered support to people we support. In addition to a rewarding and welcoming environment, we offer:

• Competitive wages.
• Work-life balance – you tell us when you are available to work! 12-hour shift schedule, with 4 days on, 4 days off.
• A comprehensive benefits package for part-time and full-time employees, including extended health care, dental care, and vision care.

To learn more, check out www.sgacl.ca

Key Responsibilities

• Provides and/or assists with basic personal care, as required.
• Fosters independence with decision-making and participation in daily living skills.
• Administers medications as needed.
• Assists with shopping, banking, housekeeping, etc.
• Provides support with medical appointments and engaging in social, vocational, and leisure activities and events in the community.
• Ensures the health and safety of everyone at all times.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• An attitude that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification required before your first day. SGACL will cover the cost of subsequent recertification.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overnights and weekend shifts.
• Ability to lift in order to provide assistance with lifting, transferring, and/or pushing wheelchairs, as required.
• A clean criminal background check and vulnerable sector check.

How to apply

Email Katie for more information or to apply: [e-mail]

We thank you for your interest in our position! Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.