Direct Care Assistant

1 week ago

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc. Full time

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.


We can't wait to see what you will bring

OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring a
Direct Care Assistant - PSW - to join our team. This full-time position is an opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of Post-Secondary Education (P.S.W., / Health Care AID) and/or 2 years of the related experience
  • Valid G or G2 Driver's License required

Responsibilities:

  • Performs cleaning of the home on a regular basis, as well as other assigned duties, as per the program requirements.
  • Occasionally facilitates and assists individuals within their Personal Support Plans to achieve identified goals with the involvement of the members.
  • Facilitates essential communications with Primary Direct Care Staff and other services systems as necessary, documenting information in the established communication media.
  • 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 antiabuse Policies and Procedures.
  • Administers and records prescribed medication as per instructions from medical practitioner and follows the agency's Medication Policies and Procedures.
  • Assists members with personal care and hygiene as necessary. This can include assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and position change, as well as care, maintenance and use of any equipment required for the support of members.
  • Transports and/or facilitate transportation for our members as required.
  • Identifies and reports equipment and residential maintenance needs.
  • Follows oncall procedures according to Policies and Procedures as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or delegate.

Shifts:

Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday Friday (8am-8pm)

Week 2:
Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (8am-8pm)

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.

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Pension
  • Paid Vacation, paid sick time
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Opportunities to perform challenging work in a dynamic and collaborative culture

Starting at hourly rate of $20.43, with the opportunity for annual wage increases including benefits and pension plan.

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 accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. No telephone calls please.

If you have the necessary skills, energy, and ambition; submit your cover letter, resume.

Pay:
From $20.43 per hour

Benefits:

  • Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Experience:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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