Support Worker

2 hours ago

Vaughan, Canada Creating Alternatives Day Program Full time

'''**Job Overview**:
The Program PSW primary role is to support the program participants in fully achieving their personal goals as outlined in their Independent Support Plan (ISP) by providing assistance in all areas of self-care, promoting independence within the program/community setting, and maintaining a safe and secure environment

**Duties & Responsibilities**
**PARTICIPANT SUPPORT AND SAFETY**
- Provide support for personal care needs and transfer assistance to program participants
- Provide homemaking services and respite care in the community
- Participate in program development
- Provide medication support
- Communicate with families to ensure goal alignment and safe care provision
- Participate in the implementation of IPAC practices in alignment with policies with regards to cleaning/disinfecting, hand hygiene, PPE protocol reporting and record-keeping
- Align with policies and procedures relating to safety in the environment and of the individual
- Support the health and well-being of participants during activities and outings, promote independence

**SITE SAFETY AND COMMUNITY ACCESS**
- Maintain a clean and safe environment during program activities by aligning with policies
- Support IPAC protocols with individuals
- Monitor, mentor and encourage appropriate social and behavioral expectations from participants
- Support participants in conflict resolution, informed decision-making, and acquiring new life skills
- Provide group or individualized support to individuals in various settings including in-home, day program, and community

**ADMINISTRATION**
- Complete all administrative requirements including documentation and recording statistical data
- Attend professional development opportunities as required

**CORE COMPETENCIES**
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, partners, and other support agencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Adaptability to work in a team-oriented environment

**Requirements**:
- Personal Support Worker certificate
- Minimum 2 years working experience with individuals with developmental disability, autism, or with behavioural challenges
- Current and up-to-date vulnerable sector police check
- Current First Aid and CPR is an asset
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and to multi-task
- Must be able to participate, contribute and thrive in a team

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $18.00-$21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-31
Expected start date: 2024-11-04

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