Part Time Direct Support Professional

Community Living Central York; Newmarket; In loco; CAD 26.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Living Central York is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Newmarket to assist people with intellectual disabilities in achieving personal goals and building skills for active community participation.

The role includes providing behavioral support, managing complex care needs, and collaborating with a team to ensure safe, compassionate, and person-centered support across day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Competenze

• DSW or equivalent certification or experience.
• Ability to support behavioral needs and protocols.
• Experience with medical needs such as G-tube and tracheotomy.
• Experience with mental health support and anxiety situations.
• Knowledge of CPI and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
• Training in dispensing medications.
• Valid G license, insurance and reliable vehicle.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 6 months).

Conoscenze

Behavioral support

Medical needs support

Mental health support

CPI knowledge

Verbal de-escalation

Independent & team work

Organizational skills

First Aid & CPR

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Medication dispensing training

G driver's license

Valid insurance & vehicle

Vulnerable Sector Screening

Formazione

DSW or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

To support people who have an intellectual disability to achieve their personal goals and facilitate relationships, skills and roles which promote people's effective participation in the typical and valued life of the community

POSITION: SUPPORT WORKER

PART TIME POSITION

REPORTING TO: Community Living Supports Manager

HOURS: Part Time Hours - Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends and Holidays

HOURLY RATE: $19.10 - $23.49

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DSW or equivalent, preferably with a minimum of two years experience working with people who have an intellectual disability
• Ability to support behavioral needs and protocols
• Ability to support complex medical needs i.e. G-tube and tracheotomy care
• Previous experience supporting people who have mental health issues and dealing with high anxiety situations
• Solid understanding of the principals of CPI and experience with verbal de-escalation
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Current First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates
• Training in dispensing medications
• Valid G driver's license, insurance and reliable vehicle
• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 6 months)