E25-191 Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – East

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community support agency in Toronto is looking for a Support Worker 1. This role involves delivering supports and programs to enhance the capacities of individuals living with disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, implementing life plans, and providing emotional support. A high-school diploma and relevant experience in health care are essential. The position offers 37.5 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assigned duties related to service provision.
• Supporting assessment of individuals' needs and implementing life plans.
• Providing personal and physical care including medication administration.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Personal care provision

Life skills training

Emotional support

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Job description

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Position details

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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.

Position: Support Worker 1

Region: [Supported Living East]

Hours: 37.5 hours per week