Direct Care Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc.

Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc.

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WE ARE VITA

Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community

VITA is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenges. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our Members every day.

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of others? Are you interested in a career that has a positive impact on the community?

WHY JOIN VITA?

We love supporting the community we serve At
VITA, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work.

No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference. Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We believe it's not about fitting into our culture; it's about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.

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We can't wait to see what you will bring_

OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring a _
Part Time Direct Assistant _to join our team.

This is a part-time position working a minimum of 2 shifts per week.

Facilitate the empowerment and normalization of individuals with a disability in a pre-vocational setting and at times in a recreational setting.

You will be assisting in the implementation of Personal Support Plans (PSP).

These are designed to promote personal welfare, independent living skills and social skills; provides assistance with all aspects of daily living.

THE ROLE

Assist with the development & Implementation of PSP to enhance all members' overall life skills and quality of life.
Required to be a role model and support members to learn strategies that will keep the community and the members safe keeping in line with treatment goals and strategies.
Support members with complex behavioural needs; some members have involvement with Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Ontario Review Board.
Responsible for ensuring open communication of program and members needs by following set communication system (i.e., communication book, daily logs, seizure reports, etc.) as needed to provide consistent communication within the residence and the other programs
Facilitates necessary communications with various services systems within and outside the organization, including relevant family members, keeping appropriate documentation, and advocates for members as required.
Administers and records prescribed medications as per instruction from a medical practitioner and following the agencies' Medication Policies and Procedures.
Assists members with personal care and hygiene, as necessary. This can include assistance with personal hygiene, feeding and dressing, position change, and the care, maintenance, and use of any equipment used for the support of the member.
Ensures the health, safety and welfare of the members by performing general house cleaning
Assists in organizing leisure activities and ensuring community integration activities in accordance with their needs and interests
Arranges and/or provides transportation to the day program, family visits and other places as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor
Participation in meetings and trainings as required.

THE SHIFT
Monday - Friday (7am - 1pm)

WHAT YOU BRING

In possession of a D.S.W, S.S.W, C.Y.W, Behavioral Science Technology or equivalent degree or diploma or actively enrolled in a diploma or degree program
Attainment of a pharmacology certificate, safe management certificate, First Aid & CPR is required
Valid G or G2 Driver's License required

COMPETENCIES

Advocating for Others
Collaboration
Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making
Fostering Independence in others
Initiative
Interpersonal Relations & Respect
Resilience

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
At VITA we care about each other, reaching our potential and making a difference in our communities. So, we thrive on being creative and fostering a thoughtful and committed work culture.

Paid Vacation, paid sick time
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Opportunities to perform challenging work in a dynamic and collaborative culture

Salary:
From $20.43 per hour

Additional Information:

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger and a more collaborative work environment.

VITA strives to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

VITA is an equal opportunity employer and a Safe Space organization that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, colour, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other differences that makes everyone unique.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), VITA will provide