E25-195 Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Toronto is looking for a Support Worker to enhance the capacity of individuals in community living. This position involves providing personal care, supporting life skills training, and implementing life plans. Candidates must have a high-school diploma and relevant experience, with post-secondary education in a related field being beneficial. The role requires strong caregiving skills and knowledge of healthcare procedures.

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma is required along with 6 months of related work experience.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment is essential.
• Post-secondary education in Social Services may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned or prescribed duties related to services and supports.
• Support assessment of day-to-day needs and implement life plans.
• Provide personal and physical care, including medication administration.
• Liaise with friends and family to address needs.
• Support life skills training and provide emotional support.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Ability to provide personal care

Emotional support skills

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Job description

Job Opportunity

When required, 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.

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Position

Support Worker 1 ONA

Region

Supported Living – West

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Organization

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 a 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

• 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 share information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one‑on‑one or group basis.

Contact

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