“I have the freedom to allow the people I support to achieve their dreams.”
“I have never felt that this is my job but rather going to see friends every day”
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Other similar job titles include Residential Support Worker, Personal Support Worker, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counsellor
About Us:
Community Living North Grenville supports individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities so that they can reach their full potential and enjoy all aspects of community life.
Support is provided through a wide variety of services that incorporate supported independent living, 24-hour residential support, passport services and special services at home.
We currently have one available position. Your role at CLNG will include:
- Demonstrate a respectful relationship with each individual which recognizes their rights as citizens and promotes dignity and wellbeing.
- Involve individuals and their advocates in the decision making process.
- Be aware of the unique strengths, needs and preferences of each individual, particularly as it relates to an individual’s goals and aspirations.
- Assist people in the community so that they may participate in the cultural, recreational, leisure, employment, and education activities in the community.
- Provide personal care as required (i.e.; toileting, medicating, dressing, feeding, etc.)
- Support individuals to make informed choices in all areas of life including healthy lifestyle (nutrition, diet, and exercise), budgeting, medical and safety issues.
- Housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation required for residential care locations.
You are a good fit for our role if you have:
- A certificate or diploma related to a Human Service field such as a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma, PSW Certificate/Diploma, Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, etc.
- A valid class G driver’s license with safe driving record.
- Appropriate experience providing personal care or support to individuals with disabilities.
- A clear criminal records check for the vulnerable sector.
- Proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations.
- A willingness to be flexible and open to learning new skills.
The pay and benefits we can provide to you are:
- Our current hiring needs are for a temporary full time employee who can work 12 hour shifts during the daytime as well as every other weekend. The incumbent would work 75-80 hours every two week pay period.
- Competitive compensation including a starting wage of $28.72 per hour.
- Additional pay of 13.5% on top of all hours work which is payment in lieu of vacation, sick time and benefits.
Pay: From $28.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Can you work 12 hour shifts during the daytime as well as every other weekend?
Work Location: In person
