E25-216 Temporary Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Support Worker 1 for up to six months. The role involves providing personal care, supporting life skills, and liaising with families to enhance the community living experience of individuals. Candidates must have a high-school diploma and knowledge of health-care procedures. This position offers 37.5 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma with 6 months of related experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment like wheelchairs and lifts needed.
• Valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Emotional support

Life skills training

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social or Developmental Services

Job description

Position:

Temporary Support Worker 1 (position duration of up to six months)

Region:

Supported Living West

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week

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.

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.

To apply, send an up‑to‑date cover letter and resume to [e-mail].