disability support worker

Almaguin Highlands Community Living; South River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Ontario is seeking a Personal Care Provider to assist clients with daily activities. This temporary position entails administering personal care, assisting with hygiene, and providing companionship. Candidates must have no formal education requirement and should be capable of working flexible hours, including shifts and on-call work.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Pension plan

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• Must be capable of administering bedside and personal care.
• Experience in providing companionship and assisting clients with personal hygiene.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as required.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Personal care skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Organizational skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Experience: Will train.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability

Security and safety

• Reference required
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver\'s licence

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 6 to 74 hours bi-weekly