Support Worker Jobs

We're currently looking for positive and passionate people with experience in working with individuals with ASD and challenging behaviours in the Georgetown area.

This rewarding and exciting experience supports people to actively participate in their community, learn new skills and connect to new opportunities and friendships.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of a dynamic team committed to providing quality support, you will assist people we support in the development of individual life skills which enhance personal growth, communication skills, recreation and leisure abilities, skills of daily living, household and domestic skills, personal and family values, family and personal relationships. Ensure that the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of the people we support are met and maintained.

TIME COMMITMENT

Part time - 16-20 hour per week (this includes 2 weekend shifts every 2 weeks)

LOCATION

Georgetown, Ontario

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Promote the people we support to develop decision-making skills, exercise choices and assume reasonable risks.
• Facilitate the people we support with their health needs including personal hygiene assistance with meals, physiotherapy, physical activity nutrition monitoring, treatments and medication and ensure appropriate and accurate documentation of such intervention and support
• Assist the people we support to develop personal competencies and valued social roles through the mutual established of individual support plans. Implement and document behavioural support plans
• Provide ongoing documentation and information relating to the support of the people we support as required in an accurate and concise manner
• Maintain complete and confidential information on each person we support
• Facilitate and assist the people we support to keep their finances in order
• Establish a respectful relationship with the people we support which provides for an enriching and dignified experience and opportunities
• Maintain supportive and collaborative relationships with the families advocates and friends of the people we support
• Facilitate and support the development of social networks for the people we support
• Dispense and record the dispensing and administrating of medication to the people we support according to the policies and procedures as required. Ensure that all medications are properly and securely stored
• Be responsible to facilitate and assist the people we support to keep their personal belongings in order
• Be aware of the unique needs and interest of each person we support especially as it pertains to identifying and addressing their recreational cultural and spiritual strengths and needs
• Maintain and promote a positive image and awareness of the association in the community activities and events
• Work with other agency staff, and other agencies in a positive professional and effective manner
• Attend and participate actively in supervisory and team meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Crisis Intervention, First Aid/CPR
• University Degree or College Diploma in the Human Services/Science Field such as Behavioral Science, Developmental Service, Social Worker
• A valid driver’s license

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Understand respect and always take into account the needs and wishes of the people we support and their families
• Ability to set priorities, coordinate activities, respond appropriately to difficult situations, follow through with direction
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, possess initiative, Excellent written and verbal communication Skills

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

For more information about Community Living Burlington, please visit https://www.clburlington.ca

We thank allapplicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Community Living Burlington is committed to the promotion and facilitation of diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization, and in the community. We work to ensure that within our workplace, there is no discrimination based on ethnicity, culture, language, race, age, sex, sexual or gender identity or orientation, income, religious or political affiliation, and that in all our engagements, we are fair and equitable. In keeping with this core policy, we encourage applications by qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.