Direct Support Worker

CBI Health is Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, and our passionate team is at the heart of what we do. Every day, our 13,000 staff make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives as we live the core values that define us: heart, respect, reliability, teamwork and innovation. Along with mentoring and continuous learning opportunities to help advance your career, we are building a culture of inspiration, recognition and celebration for the meaningful work our team does every day, all across the country. Join CBI Health and find where your better begins.

**About this opportunity**

The Direct Support Worker provides client-centered care to support children with complex health care needs with their activities of daily living in their home and/or school environment. The Direct Support Worker will work closely with the family and school staff to effectively support the child. Additionally, by working closely and being supported by a CBI Health Nurse and by receiving specialized training, the Direct Support Worker will support the child with their health care needs to be able to attend school with other children. The hourly wage range for this position is between $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

**Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day**
- Provide support with activities of daily living to children with a specialized complex health care needs in their home or school setting
- Successfully complete specialized training on defined complex care support activities and receive delegation from a nurse on performing the care activity/ task.
- Contact the CBI Health nurse with any questions or concerns related to delegated activities
- Collaborate with members of the health care team, school team, and the caregiver/ family
- Report any client safety concerns of change of status immediately to the supporting CBI Health nurse
- Communicate effectively with the client, family, school personnel and family
- Complete appropriate documentation as per delegation and training. Maintain accurate and concise documentation
- Work safely at all times. Ensure proper use of routine practises and use of personal protective equipment as required.
- Respect privacy and confidentiality of clients, families and the health care team.

**What you need to be successful**
- All team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon hire or provide a valid medical exemption
- ** **You have graduated an Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist Assistant, Developmental Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Early Childhood Education or Education Assistant program.
- Experience working in a clinical environment preferred
- You have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow instructions and retain details
- You have strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
- Your focus is to embrace person centred care with demonstrated reliability, punctuality and strong customer service skills
- You are known for your excellent written and verbal communication, listening and observational skills
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR, Level C or greater
- A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
- Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
- Ability to work Monday to Friday during school hours in a school environment and home as required
- Ability to travel in the community, a licensed driver with access to a reliable vehicle preferred

**What CBI Health offers you**
- Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and rewards package, including group health, dental and vision benefits, with RRSP option
- Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
- Supportive and collaborative team environment

**About Us**

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of **Canada’s Best Managed Companies** for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests._