E25-107 Temporary Support Worker 1 Floater – CPS – All Regions

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Toronto is seeking a Temporary Support Worker 1 - Floater to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves personal care, support in daily activities, and contributing to tailored life plans under supervision. Candidates should possess a high-school diploma and relevant experience or education in social services.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma required; relevant experience or post-secondary education considered.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment needed.
• Successful completion of internal mandated training required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out duties related to services and supports under supervision.
• Provides personal and physical care including medication administration.
• Supports assessment of needs and helps implement life plans.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment

Emotional support

Life skills training

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Job description

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POSITION: Temporary Support Worker 1 - Floater

REGION: [CPS - All Regions]

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic, innovative organization committed to a vision of promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services, and respite.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high-school diploma, 6 months of related work experience, and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment – wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment – are required. Post-secondary education focusing on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered an equivalent with no related work experience required. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required. A valid driver’s license is an asset.

JOB SUMMARY:

Contributes to the delivery of supports and programs consistent with life plans to meet the needs of individuals in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, responsible for carrying out regularly assigned duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Supporting assessment of day-to-day needs of individuals supported and in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing appropriate personal and physical care, including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.