E25-73 Temporary Support Worker 1 – CPS – East

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Support Worker to enhance the community living experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves delivering tailored support and programs aligned with individual life plans, ensuring that each person's needs are met effectively. As part of a dynamic team, you will engage in personal care, assist with daily activities, and provide emotional support to foster independence. Join a leading organization committed to making a difference in the lives of over 6,000 individuals and their families, and contribute to a welcoming community environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and physical care, including medication administration.
• Support individuals with life skills training and emotional support.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment handling

Life skills training

Crisis response

Emotional support

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 (Position duration of up to one year)

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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 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:

1. 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:

1. Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:
1. Carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
2. Supporting assessment of day to day needs of individuals supported and in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
3. Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
4. Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
5. Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.

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