Overnight Support Staff - Penetanguishene, Canada - Georgian Bay Residential Centre

Description

Georgian Bay Residential Centre is seeking individuals responsible for ensuring day-to-day support is provided to individuals diagnosed with special needs by enhancing their quality of life and meeting the values/expectations of Georgian Bay Centre.

The support worker is responsible for maximizing the health, safety, and personal fulfillment of people diagnosed with special needs.


Responsibilities:


Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and act according to Springwater Residential Centre Performance Standards, demonstrating respect for all individuals
• Use creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that the qualityoflife principles are effectively applied to the people you provide support to. Every effort must be made to enhance and maintain the individual's dignity and respect
• Provide solutions to barriers impacting achievement of quality of life
• Provide appropriate support to ensure the health and safety of the people supported and ensure compliance to Policies and Procedures associated with Health and Safety and Abuse Prevention
• Ensure that, where appropriate, Behavioural and Crisis Protocols are documented and consistently practiced
• Provide coaching and support in the areas of; social skills, communications, vocation, and leisure activities
• Provide leadership in identifying and achieving personal outcomes as defined by each person
• Provide appropriate support to ensure individuals supported by Springwater Residential Centre have the knowledge and ability to exercise their rights
• Ensure the work area is clean and safe
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of documentation required through legislation and policies and procedures such as; data collection, health records, etc.
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality is maintained for individuals, families, and other employees
• The support associate may from time to time be called upon by the manager or supervisor to perform other duties

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Human Services Diploma (Social Service Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Child, and Youth Worker) from a recognized Community College or University and 1 year of related experience (preferably supporting individuals diagnosed with a special need)

OR

• Completion of Ontario Secondary School (or equivalent) and 5 years of related experience (preferably supporting individuals diagnosed with a special need)
• Certification or refresher in CPR, within the last year
• Current First Aid Certificate
• CPI certification and Crisis Intervention skills
• Safe management
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome
• Demonstrate effective communication interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong organization skills
• Familiarity with applicable legislation and regulations
• Selfmotivated and demonstrated ability to motivate others
• The ability to recognize the cause and meaning of abnormal behavior indicative of a significant emotional and or psychiatric change and respond therapeutically
• Ability to handle crisis situations in an effective manner

Hours of Work:

overnights


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:


COVID-19 considerations:
All staff will be familiar with Covid-19 protocols that are in place, enhanced screening, and cleaning in place.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:

From $23.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime

pay


Work Location:
In person