E25-181 Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living – East

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support agency in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker to contribute to the delivery of supports and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role requires a high-school diploma, six months of related experience, and knowledge of healthcare procedures. The successful candidate will assist in personal care, support life skills training, and liaise with families, ensuring individuals live to their full potential. The position offers 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma and 6 months of related work experience required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and specialized equipment is essential.
• Completion of internal mandated training is required.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of day-to-day needs and implementation of life plans.
• Provide appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration.
• Liaise with friends and family to address needs of individuals supported.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Communication skills

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Job description

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Position

Position: Support Worker 1 - ONA

Region: [Supported Living - East]

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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.

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

• 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.

Other

• Region: [Supported Living - East]
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week