Temporary Support Worker 1 (duration of up to 8 months)

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Toronto is seeking a dedicated professional to assist individuals with daily living, health-care tasks, and personal care in a supportive community setting.

Under supervision, you will help assess needs, implement life plans, monitor outcomes, and liaise with families. A high-school diploma and healthcare equipment familiarity are required; post-secondary education in social services is welcomed. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma, 6 months of related work experience and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment – wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes and other specialized equipment is required.
• Post-secondary education with focus on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered as an equivalent with no related working experience required.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• Valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Supporting assessment of day to day needs of individuals supported and in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered

Tools

Wheelchairs

Lifts

G-tubes

Job description

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic innovative organization committed to a vision of promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals within an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services and respite.

Job Summary

Contributes to the delivery of supports and programs consistent with life plans to meet the needs of individuals in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

Qualifications

A high-school diploma, 6 months of related work experience and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment – wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes and other specialized equipment is required. Post-secondary education with focus on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered as an equivalent with no related working experience required. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required. Valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:

• Carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Supporting assessment of day to day needs of individuals supported and in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.

When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request. We thank everyone for their interest in Community Living Toronto; however only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience and education will be contacted for an interview.