E25-69 Temporary Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living East

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Temporary Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. In this role, you will provide essential support and care, helping individuals achieve their personal goals and improve their community living experience. You will work under the guidance of a program supervisor to deliver tailored services and engage with families, ensuring a holistic approach to care. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a leading agency committed to community support and empowerment.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma with 6 months related work experience required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and specialized equipment is essential.

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

Experience with mechanical equipment

Personal care skills

Emotional support skills

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social 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 ONA (Position duration of up to nine months)

REGION:

Scarborough

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.