E25-168 Temporary Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent support agency in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Support Worker to enhance the capacity of individuals in community living. This role involves personal care, monitoring individual needs, and providing emotional support. Candidates should have a high-school diploma and relevant experience with healthcare procedures. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health-care procedures and equipment is mandatory.
• Valid driver’s licence is considered an asset.
• Successful completion of internal training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration.
• Support assessment of individuals' day-to-day needs.
• Implement life plans and monitor outcomes.
• Provide emotional support on a one-on-one basis.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Ability to provide emotional support

Liaising with families

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Job description

Overview

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 within an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services and respite.

Posting details: Please quote the job posting number in the subject line. Click APPLY and attach an up to date Cover Letter and Resume. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided on request. By submitting your application, you confirm that the information included is accurate and true. Misrepresentation or omission of facts in connection with your application may be sufficient cause for dismissal. We thank everyone for their interest in Community Living Toronto; however only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience and education will be contacted for an interview.

Position and Region

• Position: Temporary Support Worker 1 ONA (Position duration of up to one year)
• Region: [Supported Living - West]
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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APPLY2: Submit application and ensure you include an up to date Cover Letter and Resume.

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 is required.
• Post-secondary education with focus on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered as an equivalent with no related working experience required.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• Valid driver’s licence 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, this position is responsible for: carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed 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.

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