E25-56 Temporary Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

An innovative organization dedicated to enhancing community living seeks a Temporary Support Worker. This role involves providing essential support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their needs are met through personalized care and life skills training. Join a team committed to fostering a welcoming community and making a difference in the lives of over 6,000 individuals and their families. If you are passionate about supporting others and have the required qualifications, this opportunity could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma required; post-secondary education may be considered.
• 6 months of related work experience preferred, with knowledge of healthcare procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration.
• Support individuals in achieving personal outcomes and life skills training.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment handling

Life skills training

Crisis response

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Tools

Wheelchairs

Lifts

G-tubes

Job description

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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:

Temporary Support Worker 1

REGION:

[Supported Living - West]

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week

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 with intellectual disabilities 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 license 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:

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:
• Caring 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.

For inquiries, please contact [e-mail].