SIX-MONTH CONTRACT WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION.
Do you want a rewarding career where you make a difference? If so, we want you to join our team as a Residential Support Worker!
We will only contact applicants with experience working with individuals with a developmental disability, challenging behaviours, and/or a dual diagnosis.
Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to creating and providing families & individuals with innovative, high quality and cost-effective community-based programs and services that promote a strong sense of wellbeing while making a positive contribution to our culturally diversified community.
ICSS is currently looking for a residential support worker with a willingness and passion for supporting individuals. You will work directly with individuals in helping set goals and making healthy life choices. The worker will assist in all aspects of daily living in a total care environment. You will plan and execute activities that promote learning and development in daily living and life skills.
PART TIME - Rotation and hours to be determined - minimum 48 hours bi-weekly.
ROTATIONS ARE A MIXTURE OF DAYS, EVENINGS, & WEEKENDS (EVERY 2ND WEEKEND)
Our main office is located in Orleans. This position is in Cumberland, Ontario, at our Royal Orchard residence.
By joining our team, you will be joining a diverse, inclusive, and passionate team of employees who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we support.
We offer:
- $26.20 per hour.
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Membership in a matching RRSP program.
- Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Friendly, respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
- Free Parking.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:
- Experience with challenging crisis-type situations is preferred.
- DSW, or relevant education and experience in the field.
- Experience with individualized plans.
- Cooking and cleaning skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to set priorities to manage time within deadlines.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with minimal information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals.
- Work independently or within a team to prioritize and complete shift requirements while still meeting the individual’s needs.
- Provide support to individuals by carrying out duties and following their support plans, considering their choices, needs, and actively involving them.
- Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for the individual.
- Provide support in all areas of personal hygiene.
- Follow through with the individual’s prescribed dietary needs.
- Perform household cleaning and cooking duties.
- Develop and maintain respectful and positive cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services from ICSS, including individuals, staff, families, etc.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possess a valid driver’s licence and vehicle.
- Possess a recent three-year driver’s abstract.
- Possess valid vehicle insurance.
- Must provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Must provide a valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
- Must provide a letter of good health and documentation indicating all up-to-date applicable immunizations.
This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the agency.
Please include your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your accomplishments and indicating why you would be suitable for this position. Must have experience.
We thank all candidates applying. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check your email inbox regularly (spam and junk too) for interview invitations.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
If you are searching for a rewarding career, ICSS is the place for you, and we want to hear from you!
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.
Pay: $26.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
Work Location: In person
