Residential Part Time Awake Night Support Worker

Community Living North Perth is growing We are seeking to fill **multiple** Part Time Direct Support Worker Night positions. Our Direct Support Workers are a vital part of our organization as they support people with intellectual disabilities to explore their goals, share their unique talents and gifts and be active members of their community. As a Part-Time Nights Support Worker, you can be regularly scheduled between 8 to 28 hours per week on average, based on the needs of the people we support. You must be willing to work during the week and weekends and be willing to work a flexible work schedule.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- You are compassionate, with a strong desire to make a difference for the people in your community.
- You are innovative and enthusiastic and enjoy thinking of creative ways to help people with developmental disabilities achieve a high quality of life.
- You enjoy working with people and are a strong team player.
- You can maintain and set boundaries.
- You are comfortable staying awake at night to perform duties as required during the night.
- You are resilient in all situations but especially when dealing with challenges.
- You are comfortable working with individuals with complex medical and behavioural needs.
- You have experience working with and being able to consistently follow a behavioural support plan.
- You remain calm, deliberate, and reflective when faced with potentially upsetting or provoking situations.
- You are open to picking up additional shifts at various times, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
- You have post-secondary education in a Human Services related field.
- You have a valid G Driver’s License, clean driving record, proof of insurance and access to a personal vehicle.
- You have a current First Aid / CPR certificate.
- You are vaccinated for Covid 19, including the first two shots plus the booster.
- You can provide a satisfactory Vulnerable sector criminal reference check.

**YOU WILL**:

- Commit to staying awake during the night to provide assigned duties and be responsive to the needs of individuals.
- Assist the individuals you support to actively participate in community programs and events of their choosing.
- Provide support to participants in their homes and in the community.
- Be flexible to change at any time as each person directs their choice of activities.
- Provide transportation for the individuals you support to and from specific destinations.
- Provide some personal care assistance and/or assistance with medication administration, as required.
- Promote the agency’s mission and values and be a positive role model while interacting in community.
- Communicate regularly with the team, coordinators, and managers.
- Nurture positive collaborative relationships with other staff, co-ordinators, and management.
- Work effectively with individuals, other staff, families, and the community.
- Complete required training, including training in G-Tube care and seizure management protocols.
- Be willing to continue to learn and grow in your professional career.
- Ensure accuracy and completion of all required documentation, including all daily records and reports.
- Work in a safe and responsible manner and attend mandatory training as required.

**ABOUT US**:

- Community Living North Perth is a not-for-profit charity. We champion and advocate for the inclusion and citizenship of people with developmental disabilities in North Perth. We are dedicated to promoting quality of life through education, advocating inclusion, realizing dreams, and supporting people to be contributing members of their community._

**COMPENSATION**:

- $27.39 per hour
- Overtime at 1.5 times hourly over 44 hours worked in a week
- Eligible for benefits and RRSP, dependent upon regularly scheduled hours

**HOW TO APPLY**:

- Recruitment is ongoing
- We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
- We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request._

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $27.39 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid G license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle?
- A requirement for employment is that you have your 2 vaccines and at least 1 booster for Covid. Are you fully vaccinated for COVD 19 and do you have at least one booster? If no booster are you willing to get one?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person