Developmental Support Worker

Canadian Shield Health Care Services; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Northeastern Ontario is seeking Developmental Support Workers to provide compassionate care to clients. The role offers flexibility, training, and competitive pay starting at $21.50 per hour. Ideal candidates will have a DSW diploma and strong interpersonal skills. Join the mission to enhance lives in the Greater Sudbury area.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Employer-paid benefits

Staff appreciation and rewards programs

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Membership with the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD) is an asset.
• Current CPR certificate is required.
• Criminal Record Check is needed.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care service according to the care plan.
• Monitor emotional, spiritual, functional, and physical comfort of clients.
• Implement behaviour management programs.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift 23 kg

Effective communication in English

Communication in French

Education

Development Services Worker (DSW) diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting career where you are valued and rewarded for your work, all while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Canadian Shield is in search of outgoing, kind and ambitious Developmental Support Workers to provide clients in the New Sudbury, South End, Garson, Minnow Lake, Azilda / Chelmsford and surrounding areas, Val Caron/ Hanmer and its surrounding areas, with a superior level of care. Applicants will have the opportunity to gain work experience in Home Care with no limited experience required! If you are new, or newly returning to the Health Care field and are unsure of where to start, do not fear! You will have the opportunity to receive valuable training from the Company’s highly qualified team who will provide guidance and mentorship.

Canadian Shield Health Care Services provides safe, sincere and compassionate health care services by valuing our employees, operating with transparency and putting integrity first.

• Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual (Please note that the Casual Salary differs)
• Salary: From $21.50 per hour

Only those who carry the required Qualifications / Credentials will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding this job posting, please feel free to contact us via phone at 705-618-7233. Thank you for visiting our job posting – we look forward to connecting!

Qualifications

• Development Services Worker (DSW) diploma from a recognized Board of Education or Community College
• Membership with the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD) is an asset
• The DSW must have a solid knowledge of how to effectively provide care for people with developmental disabilities including seniors and/or children
• Current CPR certificate
• Criminal Record Check
• Access to a reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license

A Day In The Life Of A Canadian Shield Health Care Services DSW

Start your day by waking up, looking in the mirror and congratulating yourself on being the amazing Front Line Rockstar that you are! DSWs provide exemplary and dignified care to vulnerable clients in our community. Want to make a difference and enhance people’s lives? We’d be happy to share that mission with you!

Benefits Of Applying

• Fantastic and fair wages: Canadian Shield strives to be in the top tier for hourly pay rates! Applicants will also be eligible for any Government incentives and Company scheduling incentives.
• Flexible scheduling that works with your busy lifestyle
• 24/7 access to support: Office and Nursing Departments! Have peace of mind in knowing that you’re never alone while in the field! We’re here to support you 100% of the time!
• Opportunity to gain employer-paid benefits for you and immediate family members
• Staff appreciation and rewards programs
• Kilometer compensation
• Family-oriented work environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Paid training sessions
• In-House wellness program
• Travel Pay

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care service according to directions of the established care plan and ensure to continuously monitor the emotional, spiritual, functional, and physical comfort and safety of our clients
• Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker: Duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder
• Provide personal services support to clients with special needs
• Assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Understands and implements infection prevention practices
• Adhere to Canadian Shield Health Care Services Policies and Procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Canadian Shield Health Care Services personnel

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and reach freely and able to freely lift 23 kg
• Able to travel locally from assignment to assignment
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written in English
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in French is an asset

City Location

Greater Sudbury