Activity of Daily Living Assistant

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Cota Full time

**EXTERNAL JOB POSTING #007**

**Posted: 13 January, 2023 - 27 January 2023**

**Activity of Daily Living Assistant (ADL)**

**321 Dovercourt Road**
- **Bargaining Unit position**_
- **One (1) Part Time, Permanent Role**_
- **(Saturday and Sunday - 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)**_

**About Cota**

Cota is an accredited, not-for-profit, community-based organization that has been supporting adults with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities for over 45 years. We provide person-centred support to help individuals find inspiration and hope in themselves, so they are better able to pursue meaningful change in their lives. We also work collaboratively with our funders, our partners and other stakeholders, across the provincial health and social service systems, to inspire positive change in the way services are delivered to individuals living with mental health and cognitive challenges.

**Role Overview**

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual. You should be passionate about supporting the delivery of safe, recovery oriented, client & family centered comprehensive services in manner that meets client needs. You will be excited to work within a quality improvement framework to identify opportunities for enhancing client outcomes as we continue to inspire and provide excellent support to our clients.

**About the Team**:
The Modular Housing program at 321 Dovercourt Road is part of City’s Phase 1 Modular Housing Initiative. This site provides permanent affordable housing with supports to 44 people, who are exiting chronic homelessness.

Tenants require support to maintain housing stability and to live active and fulfilling lives, as many may have challenges relating to mental illness, substance use, past trauma, physical health conditions and/or developmental disabilities/cognitive impairments.

Each tenant has their bachelor apartment within the building, access to a meal program offered by the building operator (The Neighborhood Group), and access to onsite supports provided by Cota’s supportive housing team.

**Role Description**:
ADL Assistant provides tenants with assistance in the areas of personal care, routine activities of daily living (e.g., cleaning, cooking, bathing, laundry, etc.) and supports with pest control preparation (as needed), while providing social and emotional support for tenants residing in the setting. All activities are performed is a supportive manner to encourage the development of each tenant’s personal ability and independence.

**Summary of Duties**:

- Assist with the development of client’s Support/Goal plans;
- Directly support clients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as: personal hygiene routines, laundry routines, maintaining and/or cleaning client’s rooms, support client’s with administration of medication, and other support with ADLs as identified by the Supervisor and/or Team;
- Supports the maintenance of a safe/clean environment;
- Coordinates and supports other activities with the Team, including planned outings and group activities;
- Documentation and Data entry;
- Participates in team meetings and provides input and ideas for improving services, efficiencies and ongoing program planning;
**Summary of Qualifications**
- A minimum of High School Diploma required as well as certification as a PSW or Health Care Aide
- Ability to provide personal care (i.e. Toileting, bathing, safe lifts and transfers) and other activities of daily living and household management (i.e. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, community escorts)
- Ability to lift 10-25 lbs.
- Demonstrated understanding of ABI symptoms and strategies
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Basic computer literacy (Word, E-mail, Internet)
- Good judgment, the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
- Effective communication skills to interact with team, case managers, program manager, etc.
- Demonstrated client-centered and customer focus approach
- Sensitive to challenges experienced by marginalized groups such as poverty, access issues, mental health and Acquired Brain Injury
- Valid Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certificate (CPI), First Aid/CPR Certificate, ASIST and Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred
- Experience working with clients who have special needs, physical and/or cognitive disabilities, mental health and/or addiction issues is an asset preferred
- Availability to work day, evening and weekend shifts

**Working Conditions**
- Please note that shift work is involved, which may include, daytime, evening, overnight and/or weekend shifts.
- Adhere to Cota’s COVID-19 Vaccination Status Disclosure policy
- Proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination status is required as a pre-condition of employment

**Application Details**:
**Cota’s Values & Commitment**

Cota’s core values of Hope, Respect, Dedication, Collaboration and Innovation are at centre of who we are and what we

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