Support Worker 3

Humana Community Services; London; Vor Ort; CAD 33.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Humana Community Services in London, Ontario seeks a dedicated care professional to provide 24/7 awake overnight support in an assisted-living setting. You will implement person-centered plans, help with daily living skills, and collaborate with a team to meet medical, personal and social needs.

Eligible candidates hold a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma, with at least two years of behaviour intervention experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) or equivalent Human Services program.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders/dual diagnoses.

Aufgaben

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in an assisted-living setting with 24/7 overnight support.
• Collaborate to implement care plans and person-centered programs to meet daily needs (medical, personal, social, recreational).
• Provide safe, de-escalation and crisis management; maintain boundaries and professional conduct.
• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion and teamwork across shifts.

Kenntnisse

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Communication

De-escalation

Ausbildung

DSW/PSW diploma

Human Services program

Jobbeschreibung

Compensation:

$28.67/ hour plus vacation pay; comprehensive benefits package

Location:

London ON.

Site:

Yaquina

Schedule:

32-40 hrs/week; including awake overnights.

Please be advised: A Class G (full) Driver’s License is mandatory for this position.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working with adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment, providing 24/7 support to develop daily living skills that support community integration/engagement in an awake overnight setting.
• Collaborate with the team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centered programs that ensure the daily needs of participants are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental), and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants requiring varying levels of behavioral interventions; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses, and strategies for support
• Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries
• Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

Requirements:

• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
• Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunisations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at [e-mail] . Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions. Only selected candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.