Supportive Living Worker

Main Street Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Street Community Services is hiring a Support Worker to join a dedicated team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with disabilities in Ottawa. The role involves assisting clients in their daily activities and ensuring a safe, positive environment. Applicants should have a relevant college diploma and a passion for service.

Qualifications

• College Diploma related to support services required.
• Valid G or G2 Driver's License preferred.
• Engagement in ongoing training expected.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal needs and household tasks.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Follow care plans ensuring clients' comfort and safety.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

College Diploma in Developmental Service Worker

College Diploma in Social Services Worker

College Diploma in Child and Youth Worker

College Diploma in Personal Support Worker

College Diploma in Community and Justice Services

College Diploma in Police Foundations

Job description

EMPLOYER : Main Street Community Services

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Would you like to work with an enthusiastic and committed team and share new and creative ideas?

About us :

Main Street Community Services (MSCS) is a registered charity that valiantly attempts to address a critical need by developing and implementing comprehensive, research-based programs for individuals who are challenged by a disability or an exceptionality. MSCS proudly operates 11 residential homes in Ottawa West. Both full-time care and respite services are provided within these homes. MSCS also offers a Day Program, Summer Camp, a March Break Camp, and Youth Groups. The team at MSCS remains dedicated to broadening horizons, developing talents, promoting self-esteem and teaching essential life-preparation skills by extending a hand of hope to individuals and their families.

If so, please review the following job description that we are hiring for :

Job Responsibilities :

• Support clients in a person-centered environment while following the daily operations and tasks laid out by Team Leads, Home Supervisors, and Program Directors.
• Assist individuals in everyday personal needs such as toileting, bathing, and grooming as well as attending to practical matters in relation to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Respect the individual’s confidentiality and privacy.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, safe, and healthy environment for all staff and residents.
• Follow the established plan of care ensuring that on an ongoing basis the emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of the clients are met to the best of your ability.
• Promote healthy living including physical and mental activity, healthy eating, and client engagement.
• Provide a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment in which individuals can feel safe and secure.
• Establish relationships with individuals and always offer them unconditional and positive regard.

Other Responsibilities :

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with organizational and legislated regulations to promote safety in the workplace.
• Ensure all policies are followed and acted upon in the working space and abide by the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Administer medications and ensure secure control and storage in accordance with medication policies as well as Ministry guidelines.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of the home.

General Requirements :

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding of all individuals in care and follow the Duty to Report Policy.
• Participate in staff meetings and training activities.
• Engage in all quality assurance systems.
• Ensure personal development with ongoing training in the Supportive Worker field while caring for our individuals.

Qualifications :

College Diploma in any of the following disciplines as well as equivalent work experience :

• Developmental Service Worker (DSW)
• Social Services Worker (SSW)
• Child and Youth Worker
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Community and Justice Services (CJS)
• Police Foundations

Valid G or G2 Driver's License and Driving Abstract - is preferred.

START DATE : 10 / 11 / 2023

Let us know if you are interested in this position. Complete this short form and we will follow up with you promptly.