Temporary Community Support Worker – Personal Care & Skills

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Toronto is seeking a dedicated individual to support people with intellectual disabilities in daily living activities. Under supervision, you will carry out duties related to services and supports, assist with life plans, and monitor personal outcomes to enhance independence.

You will provide personal and, when needed, physical care including medication administration and crisis response, liaising with family to address needs and share information.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma required; 6 months related work experience
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment (wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes)
• Post-secondary education in Social Services/Developmental Services may be equivalent
• Internal legislated training must be completed; valid driver’s license is an asset

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned duties related to provision of services and supports
• Support assessment of day-to-day needs and life plan implementation; monitor personal outcomes
• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response
• Liaise with friends and family to address needs and share information
• Support life skills training and provide emotional support one-to-one or in groups

Skills

Health-care procedures

Wheelchair lifts & G-tubes knowledge

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary ed in Social/Developmental Services (equiv)

Job description

Community Living Toronto is seeking a dedicated individual to support people with intellectual disabilities in daily living activities. Under supervision, you will carry out duties related to services and supports, assist with life plans, and monitor personal outcomes to enhance independence.

You will provide personal and, when needed, physical care including medication administration and crisis response, liaising with family to address needs and share information.