Overnight Asleep - Toronto, Canada - Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc.

Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

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?

The reputable employer with over 30 years of history
Career growth opportunities
Full benefits package: dental care, disability insurance, extended health care, life insurance, vision care
(Fulltime Permanent/Fulltime contract positions)

Educational support (apprenticeship program)
Assistance with obtaining industryrelevant certifications

Qualifications

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Completion of Post-Secondary Education (P.S.W., / Health Care AID) and related experience.

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First Aid and CPR and Safe Management required
Attainment of a pharmacology certificate or credited course required
Valid G or G2 Driver's License required

Responsibilities

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Assists members with personal care and hygiene as necessary. This may include encouraging independence, assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and position change, as well as care, maintenance and use of any equipment required for the support of the members.
Inspects, monitors and ensures all safety aspects are in place for safe overnight operation, e.g. hallways cleared, alarms set etc
Performs housekeeping activities and completes any outstanding chores, which have not been completed by the previous shift.
As appropriate, facilitates and assists members with their individual Personal Support Plans to achieve identified goals with the involvement of the members.
Administers and records prescribed medication as per instructions from medical practitioner and follows the agency's Medication Policies and Procedures.
Reports immediately to the Supervisor and/or Program Director of any allegations, or suspicion of abuse, in relations to VITA members, as per VITA's anti-abuse Policies and Procedures.
Facilitates essential communications with Primary Direct Staff, family members and other services systems as necessary, documenting information in the established communication media.
Identifies and reports equipment and residential maintenance needs.
Follows on-call procedures according to Policies and Procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or delegate.

Core Competencies

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Advocating for Others

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Uses indirect influence by anticipating areas where support will be required and adapting to the specific demands of the individual

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Collaboration

Works to build a 'team' commitment and spirit with the individual while able to work independently to build relationships within the community to facilitate individual interests and inclusion, and engage with families to meet their needs in the community and in the home

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Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making

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Good problemsolving skills to identify and consider options to solve problems or issues using solutions specific to the individual, while maintaining a safe environment

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Fostering Independence in Others

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Fully empowers the individual after assessing their competence/capability, to do tasks in their own way including the opportunity to make and learn from mistakes in a noncritical setting

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Initiative

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Thinks and plans ahead to anticipate potential problems that may interfere with the attainment of the individual's goals, and identifying areas where support might be needed

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Interpersonal Relations & Respect

Displays an in depth understanding of behaviour or responses and adapts to effectively provide service and work with the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of the individual

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Resilience

Delivers results with a high level of consistency in service as agreed upon by the individual, their family, and the organization, including good adaptability with flexible schedules, Personal Support Plans, and individual choice service requirements

Vita Community Living Services & Mens Sana Families for Mental Health is a Safe Space that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, color, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other differences that makes everyone unique.

_VITA is committed in providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment process. In the event that you are contacted by VITA for job opportunities, please advise prior to the interview that you require accommodations._

Job Type

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Part-time