E25-221 Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services agency in Toronto is looking for a Support Worker 1 to enhance the capacity of individuals living with intellectual disabilities. The role includes providing personal care, supporting life-skills training, and assisting with day-to-day needs. A high-school diploma and knowledge of healthcare procedures are essential, along with 6 months of relevant experience. This position offers 37.5 hours of work per week and requires a valid driver’s license as an asset.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment like wheelchairs and lifts necessary.
• Successful completion of internal training is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties related to services and supports.
• Support assessment of day-to-day needs of individuals.
• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration.

Skills

Knowledge of healthcare procedures

Ability to support life skills

Crisis response skills

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social or Developmental Services

Job description

When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request.

Submitting your application confirms that the information included is accurate and true. Misrepresentation 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

Region

[Supported Living - West]

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Company 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.

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.

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.

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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