disability support worker

Almaguin Highlands Community Living; Sundridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Sundridge, Ontario, is hiring a Personal Care Worker for permanent employment. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting clients with daily activities, and providing companionship. Candidates should have a good client focus, punctuality, and reliability. Suitable for individuals with a desire to support adults and those with disabilities. Free parking and pension plans are included as benefits.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in personal or bedside care is an asset.
• Ability to assist clients with daily living activities.
• Capable of providing companionship and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with physical activities and medication administration.
• Prepare and serve meals while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Reliability

Patience

Team player

Job description

Duration of employment: Permanent

Language of work: English

Working hours: 6 to 100 hours bi-weekly

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma required

Work site environment: Non-smoking

Work setting: Rural area, work in employer's / client's home

Tasks:

1. Administer bedside and personal care
2. Administer medications
3. Assist clients in water (e.g., pool)
4. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
5. Change non-sterile dressings
6. Launder clothing and household linens
7. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
8. Provide companionship
9. Provide personal care
10. Shop for food and household supplies
11. Prepare and serve nutritious meals
12. Cook

Target audience:

• Adults
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety: Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information:

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• 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?

Experience: Experience an asset

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits:

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)