Care Worker/support Worker

1 week ago


Markham, Canada York Region Respite Care Full time

Responsible to: The manager

Direct line manager: The Supervisor

**SUMMARY OF ROLE**:
**Must be available to alternate weekends.**

Responsible for working with people with vulnerability in diverse ways. The types of vulnerability may (in most cases it is certain) differ from patient to patient.

To provide a need led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES**

**Support**

Support people with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices enabling them to take control of their own lives, increasing independence.

Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual.

Support people to take an active role in the community by accessing local facilities and wider community resources in the spirit of social inclusion.

Support people to develop and expand social networks and friendships.

To support people through the transition process.

Work as a keyworker/ co keyworker to coordinate and develop the support to the individual including Health Action Plans and Person-Centred Plans.

Work with individuals to promote healthy lifestyles by liaising with local health care professionals.

Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise quality of life for individuals.

Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the home.

Develop positive relationships with family and carers.

Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures.

To be always flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service and the service users.

**Values and Attitudes**

Support individuals in a non-judgemental way based on the principals of anti-discriminatory practice.

To treat individuals with respect and encourage them to express their individuality.

**Performance and Development Maintain confidentiality.**

To always act as a positive role model.

Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under health and safety at work.

At all times work within current legislation.

Attend training on a regular basis to ensure that all mandatory and personal training and development needs are met in line with company requirements.

To attend monthly staff meetings.

To work in accordance with the company’s mobile phone and IT policies.

To behave in a manner that always reflects positively on the company.

To work closely with other members of the team for the ultimate benefit of the people living in the home.

**NB **This job description is not exhaustive and there may be times you will be required to undertake other duties to meet the needs of the people living in the home or the service.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work alternate weekends?

Work Location: In person


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