Community Support Worker - Owen Sound, Canada - Participation Lodge Grey-Bruce

Participation Lodge Grey-Bruce
Participation Lodge Grey-Bruce
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Owen Sound, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Our dedicated team at Participation Lodge Grey-Bruce is committed to helping individuals with complex needs achieve a true "quality of life" which goes well beyond the basic needs of personal care.

Clients are seen as individuals, each with their own physical and emotional needs.

We have an amazing group of staff providing support for our clients and their choices, throughout our various programs and locations across the Grey-Bruce region.

This position is for 2 supported individuals 1:1 support team for community-based clients located in Owen Sound. We are looking for 2 temporary part-time support worker to join our amazing team


Joining the program requires the successful applicant to be willing to work as a team and able to work both day and night shifts, consisting primarily of 12-hour shifts.


  • Training in Acquired brain Injuries, behavioural interventions, mental health, and/or other health services.
  • Experience working with clients with physical and/or developmental disabilities, and those requiring high behavioual supports.
  • DSW training is preferred, but we are happy to consider all applicants experienced with complex needs and behaviour management
  • Preference will be given to applicants with Autism Support experience
  • All employees must be able to diligently follow a Behavioural Support Plan in order to ensure client success, and be able to work as a partner with the client's family advocates
  • Clear criminal background check and valid CPR/First Aid certification
  • Valid G drivers license with clean 3year abstract (we will obtain upon hire)
  • Proof of vaccination against Covid19 is required, consideration for those with medical exception
  • The ability to work independently and excellent communication skills to collaborate with the rest of the support team

This role offers:


  • Scheduling flexibility, depending on your availability, up to 80 hours biweekly.
  • 4week master schedule rotation so you always know your schedule, for parttime and fulltime positions
  • An opportunity to develop a robust set of personal support skills
  • Parttime and fulltime positions accumulate sick credits for paid sick leave
  • C.L.A.C. Pension with organization contributions after 6 months of employment for full time and part time positions

You will:


  • Support the person in accessing and participating in the community.
  • Support the person in daily activities such as shopping, cleaning preparing for appointments and outings,
  • Support the person with personal care and hygiene needs.
  • Assist the person in developing new skills including daily living skills, communication skills and social interaction skills.
  • Facilitate selfadvocacy and empowerment.
  • Support the individual access and maintain work, or other experiences.
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You will_: Learn to develop person-centred working relationships with Supported Individual and their family in their daily lives through:_
- taking personal responsibility for learning about the Supported Individual (SI)
- listening to the SI and working with the Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) in planning and day to day decisions
- reflecting on own practice to continuously develop knowledge and skills.

  • Assisting the SI to develop and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
  • Supporting SI to make appropriate choices regarding their nutritional needs.
  • Administering medication as directed, in accordance with SI needs and taking full account of the Medication Policy and Procedures
  • Actively encouraging and supporting leisure and meaningful activities both inside and outside of the home, in accordance with SI interests, choices and needs.
  • Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and any procedures aimed at the protection of SI and staff.


Our 1:1 support systems give us the time and opportunity to truly focus on individual goals and development that will improve quality of life for our client.

If you are passionate about assisting individuals expand their skills and increase their involvement in the local community, we would love to hear from you


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 24 per week


Salary:
$27.16-$28.15 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime
pay


COVID-19 considerations:

Application question(s):

  • Will you be able to submit proof of vaccination against Covid19?
  • Do you have any concerns about your current Driver's Abstract record?

Licence/Certification:

  • DSW/PSW diploma (preferred)
  • Class G Licence (required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (required)
  • Night Shift (required)
  • Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location:
In person
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