Residential Support Worker

Brockville Area Community Living Association; Brockville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Brockville is seeking Residential Support Workers on a casual basis. Responsibilities include assisting adults with intellectual disabilities in daily living activities and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates must hold a Developmental Services Worker or similar diploma and possess excellent communication skills. This part-time, in-person role offers flexible scheduling and a pay rate of $26.94/hr for day shifts and $23.86/hr for overnight shifts.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Store discount

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities is an asset.
• A Valid G Driver's License is required.
• Emergency First Aid (Level A) is required before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual disabilities with daily living activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate communication logs and documentation.
• Review communication notes and medication sheets before shift.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Developmental Services Worker Diploma

Social Services Worker Diploma

Personal Support Worker

Job description

Brockville and Area Community Living Association (BACLA) has a current need to hire Residential Support Workers on a casual basis to work in our 24 / 7 environment which includes day shifts, overnight asleep shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays. There are no guaranteed hours and / or set schedules so employees can work as many hours up to and including full time if they wish. Employees must have availability every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual disabilities with their daily living and activities.
• Effectively interact and problem solve with people we support, demonstrating empathy, genuineness and respect.
• Act from the basis of always considering the person’s best interests first.
• Review communication notes, medication sheets and all pertinent information at the beginning of shift.
• Maintain clear, concise and accurate communication logs, shift outlines, reports, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow any guidelines in place regarding behavioural needs and approaches.
• Ensure that people supported are appropriately dressed and groomed for the time of day, time of year and social circumstances.
• Complete all required chores / tasks as indicated on the Day / Night Shift outline, complete all documentation.
• Cook / prepare nutritious snacks and meals following planned menus.
• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of all work related information.

Requirements

• Developmental Services Worker Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, Personal Support Worker or other similar educational backgrounds.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities would be considered an asset.
• A Valid G Driver's License is required.
• Emergency First Aid (Level A) is required before working first shift.
• Vulnerable Person Criminal Record Check (updated within the last 6 months) is required.
• CPI Certification would be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Computer skills.

Hours of Work

Employees must work at least 15 hours a month.

Rate of Pay

26.94 / hr for day shifts and $23.86 / hr for overnight asleep shifts.

Work Location

In person

Job Types

• Part-time
• Permanent
• Casual

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to commute / relocate

• Brockville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s)

• Are you available to work every other weekend?