Client Care Worker – Rec Focused – Wesley Supportive Housing

Wesley; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Supportive Housing is seeking a compassionate Client Care Worker to join their Supportive Housing Program. This role involves supporting adults with dual diagnoses, providing tailored care, documenting health records, and planning recreational activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Services or Recreational Therapy, relevant certifications, and experience working with marginalized populations.

Benefits

Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)

Professional development and training opportunities

RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)

Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately

Employee Discounts

Fun organizational events

Personal & Vacation Days

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with marginalized populations in a residential setting.
• Experience running recreational therapy programs.
• Ability to form rapport with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized services to clients with complex needs.
• Plan and execute recreational activities.
• Document case notes and health monitoring.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Responsiveness

Empowerment

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Social Services and/or Recreational Therapy

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

NVCI certification

Job description

Client Care Worker – Rec Focused – Wesley Supportive Housing

Posting #: 4095 Posting Date: 05/29/2025 Posting Closing: 06/08/2025 4:00 PM

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Client Care Worker – Rec Focused who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment to our clients, families, and each other.

The Client Care Worker – Rec Focused will be working in the Supportive Housing Program to support 10 adults living with a dual diagnosis. In this position, you will be scheduled Monday to Friday on rotating days and afternoon shifts, within a 24-hour program.

This is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $21.79 per hour. This position is 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide specialized and individual services to individuals with complex needs, behavioural and mental health challenges in a residential setting.
2. Offer crisis intervention as appropriate, using safety plans, care plans, emergency intervention, and on-call as appropriate.
3. Regular checks on clients to ensure they remain safe and stable.
4. Cleaning of the program common areas, and any preparation that can be completed to assist in the following shifts.
5. Documentation such as case notes, med documentation, and cash counts.
6. Client medication administration and basic health monitoring.
7. Team meeting attendance, communication, and shift change documentation.
8. To interact with clients in a dignified and professional manner, acknowledging their strengths and following a client-centered approach.
9. Expected to plan, budget, schedule, and execute recreational activities for the clients.

What you will bring:

1. Post-secondary degree/diploma in Social Services and/or Recreational Therapy.
2. Current First Aid/CPR and NVCI certifications.
3. Minimum 1 year of experience, effectively working with marginalized populations and a demonstrated ability to form rapport with target populations, preferably in a residential setting.
4. Minimum 1 year of experience running recreational therapy programs.
5. Experience providing client-centered services within a multi-disciplinary team of providers.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)
• Personal & Vacation Days
• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.