Overnight Support Professional - Oakville, Canada - CWSDS

CWSDS

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Developmental Support Worker

Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) is a leader in providing supportive living, community participation supports and specialized services, assessment and treatment to people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or challenging behaviours throughout the municipalities of Halton, Peel and Dufferin and the regions of Waterloo and Wellington.

As a specialist in the field of developmental an intellectual disabilities, CWSDS has experienced continued growth over the last five years.

As such, we are looking to hire
Overnight Support Workers on a full-time permanent basis (80 hours bi-weekly) and part time basis (24 hours/ week) This position will report to the Manager, Supportive Living.

Why Join CWSDS

Meaningful work, supporting people with complex needs
One of Canada's top pension plans with HOOPP
Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages
Opportunity for growth and development/ Training reimbursement
Opportunity to have your voice heard on one of our many committees
Equal opportunity employer, seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing supervision to clients during the night time hours, including but not limited to hourly bed checks and walkabouts within the house.
Supporting the individuals' goals.
Providing night to night direct care and support to residents' needs, including assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, and providing first aid when required.
Dispensing and administering medications.
Ensuring safety and security of individuals.
Completing household duties such as laundry, cleaning, meal preparation and counts.
Ensuring accurate and uptodate documentation.
All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Developmental Service Worker Diploma, B.A. B.Sc. in Psychology or related Social Services or equivalency.
Pharmacology, First Aid and Advanced Safe Management certifications are required.
Proven experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour.
Ability in the use of Behaviour Modification skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Providing proof of vaccination for COVID19 and maintaining vaccination status as necessary from time to time during employment.

The successful applicant will be hired in accordance with the provisions set out in Article 10.04 of the current Collective Agreement.

LOCATION:
Various across Halton Region, including Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Georgetown, and Halton Hills

POSITION:
Full Time and part time

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Central West Specialized Developmental Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
We thank all applicants for your interest in our organization but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted_.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
$24.62-$25.72 per hour

Benefits: