Support Worker
4 days ago
Peter's Place is a brain injury treatment facility providing physical and cognitive rehabilitation for persons living with acquired brain injury; dedicated to enhancing the independence and quality of life for people living with an Acquired Brain Injury.
As an ABI Support Worker with Peter's Place, your role will be in providing support to residents and their families that need assistance recovering from traumatic / non-traumatic brain injury. Your job will be to assist individuals with their daily routines, including preparing meals, maintaining personal hygiene, running errands, monitoring medication and recovery, and informal counseling support.
You will be required to work with a team and independently.
This unique opportunity allows you to make a difference to those who need ongoing assistance whether it is in our residential treatment facility setting or in the comfort of clients home.
Skill Requirements: Since this a specialized treatment facility, it is not a requirement to have any formal training. The company will provide on-site training of the core competencies required to do the job.
Education: Completion of High School Diploma as a minimum.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: We are seeking individuals who are reliable, compassionate, caring, dedicated and good communicators who can make a positive contribution to people living with acquired brain injury. On a daily basis, you will have to make decisions, which will require strong critical thinking skills.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail.
$500 rentention bonus after 3 month probationary period.
Shifts are 12hrs.
This position is a mix of daytime **and** nighttime shifts.
**Valid drivers license is essential**.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18-48 per week
**Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Masks are worn at all times during their shifts.
**Education**:
- Secondary School (required)
**Experience**:
- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's license (required)
Work Location: One location
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