E25-209 Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living – East

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

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker to enhance the capacity of individuals in community living. The ideal candidate will have a high-school diploma, experience with healthcare procedures, and a commitment to training and support. Responsibilities include administering care, conducting assessments, and supporting life skills training. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma and 6 months of related work experience required.
• Knowledge of healthcare and mechanical equipment is essential.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and supports as per assigned duties.
• Assess daily needs and implement life plans.
• Administer medication and respond to crises.
• Communicate with friends and family about individual needs.
• Support life skills training and offer emotional support.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Valid driver’s licence

Life skills training

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 Details

Position: Support Worker 1 ONA

Region: Supported Living East

Hours of Work: 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 support 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

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 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.

Contact

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