Part Time Support Worker (up to 24 hours/week)

Rygiel Support for Community Living; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join their team. This role is vital in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. You will provide essential support in personal care, assist with daily activities, and foster meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a passion for helping others. Join a team that values inclusivity and personal growth, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of those supported. If you are flexible, compassionate, and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Accessibility support

Qualifications

• Relevant education and experience preferred, CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience with health care support and mental health care support is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in achieving their goals and maintaining relationships.
• Provide personal care and support for daily activities and appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

RYGIEL Supports for Community Living (RSCL) serves people who have a developmental disability. The supports and services we provide are person-directed and are designed to enable each person to meaningfully participate in their chosen communities. At RYGIEL, our vision is that every person we support will have a full and meaningful life, which means having a home, relationships of all kinds, and a variety of socially valued roles.

Job Summary:
The Support Worker is a full participating member of the staff team, which provides support to individuals to have meaningful relationships, activities, and work within his/her community. The Support Worker will exercise and model skills to support and enable the team to work collectively with the individual in addressing and meeting the needs identified by the Individual Support Plan and help to bring about the individual’s visions.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assisting people supported and team members in fulfilling the Vision and Mission of the Agency
2. Provide personal care to people supported
3. Assist people supported to get to appointments, activities, work, etc.
4. Communicate effectively with families of people supported while continuing to support relationships
5. Connect people supported to their neighbourhood and community
6. Accountable to people being supported, Team Leader, and team members in order to attain goals set in Individual Support Plan
7. Diligently promote healthy eating/living habits and follow guidelines according to the Canada Food Guide and dietician recommendations
8. Actively attend & participate in Team Meetings

Job Requirements:

1. Relevant post-secondary education/academic training with relevant experience is preferred
2. Successful completion of Medication Management / Pharmacology Course
3. Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification Level C
4. Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
5. Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Internet, etc.
6. Able to perform moderate to heavy lifting

Knowledge, Skills and Credentials:

1. NVCI Certification
2. Knowledge of community resources
3. Experience with goal setting and completing goals as set out in Individual Support Plan
4. Assist people supported to adapt and build their employment skills
5. Demonstrated participation in and application of assigned training (i.e. Conscious Care and Support, Building Connections & Relationships, Your Uniqueness & Importance, etc.) to better support individuals
6. Excellent listening/communication skills, and good writing and reporting skills, proper documentation
7. Excellent homemaking skills (cooking, decorating, cleaning)
8. Excellent conflict management skills using patience, empathy, and collaboration
9. Excellent organizational skills
10. Rygiel Driver requirements is considered an asset

Language Skills:

1. Knowledge of alternative communication that will be directed by the individual supported
2. Ability to understand non-verbal and gestural language, where applicable
3. Demonstrated oral and written English skills, appropriate to the requirements of the position
4. French or any other language skills considered an asset

Personal Qualities:

1. Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills within a team
2. Ability to plan, implement, organize, multitask, make decisions, problem solve and complete tasks independently, while following the input/directions given by the individual supported
3. Willing to learn new skills, respond to feedback and adapt to any situation
4. Willingness to learn and advance in the role
5. Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity
6. Calm and nurturing disposition required to interact and support individuals in the home
7. Proven ability to motivate and encourage team members, valuing their strengths
8. Proven demonstrated ability to assist individuals supported to establish and maintain positive relationships with each other
9. Encourage and actively participate in the community with people supported
10. Creative in the ability to teach new skills
11. Experience assisting people supported to grow in their skills

Specific Skills Required:

1. Experience with health care support
2. Experience with mental health care support, including FASD, Autism, anxiety, depression, grounding and de-escalation techniques
3. Experience with behaviour support strategies
4. Experience working with Behaviour Specialist in developing and implementing behaviour management plans and strategies
5. Ability to modify and adapt strategies and consult on changes with a Behaviour Therapist
6. Ability to assess and provide follow up for existing healthcare needs of individuals supported which could include glucose monitoring, insulin administration, diet control, G-tube and G-J tube feedings, oxygen, suctioning, ileostomy care is an asset

Availability:

1. Available days, evenings, split shifts, weekends, sleepover, and/or night awake shifts; willingness to be flexible, reliable and adjust schedules as required by the person(s) being supported and their personal schedule(s)

Rygiel Supports for Community Living offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Rygiel is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.