Direct Care Worker - Strathroy, Canada - Essential HR

Essential HR

Verified Company

Strathroy, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Humana Community Services (Humana) is an inclusive and trusted social services agency connecting individuals and families to the right support and services to help them live in the community successfully.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

Working with adults with developmental disabilities in an assistedliving environment, providing 24/7 support.
Collaborate with the team to implement care plans that support involvement in personcentered programs that ensure the daily needs of participants are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental) and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures.
Communicate appropriately and effectively with participants and ensure their needs and desires are being addressed.
Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Qualifications:

Completion of postsecondary education in Human, Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., SSW, DSW).
Minimum two (2) years of related experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs.
Demonstrated understanding of requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job.
Strong leadership, rapportbuilding, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills, in addition to attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team (internal and external), and independently as necessary.
Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries.
Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets.
Valid Class G (full) Driver's License with a 3year Uncertified Driver Record (mandatory).
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check with Humana listed as the employer (mandatory).
Physical Health assessment: verification of uptodate immunizations, COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (mandatory).
Current Standard First Aid & CPR (mandatory), Level C with AED training preferred.

Compensation:
$21.47/hour plus vacation pay; 2.5% in lieu of benefits & Health Care Spending Account upon completion of probation

Schedule:

16-31 hours per week; varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays- Humana Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.