Support Worker

Community Living Guelph Wellingtonabout 20 hours ago

Guelph, ON

CA$27/hour

Mid Level

part_time

Top Benefits

Competitive hourly wage: $27.04/hour

About the role
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Direct Support Professional – Part - Time and Relief/Casual Positions

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in a person's life? Are you looking for a career that has meaning?

Come work with us

We have part-time and casual positions in Guelph, Fergus, Mount Forest, and Erin as follows;

• Regularly scheduled at one or two residential home locations
• Can pick-up additional shifts
• We offer exceptional wages starting at $27.04 hour

At CLGW, we take pride in the work that we do. You will be joining a team of dedicated and experienced professionals, who truly make a difference in the lives of others. Together, we provide support for over 900 people who have a developmental disability, and who live, work and play in Guelph and Wellington County.

We are looking for motivated, caring, and enthusiastic people who see the value in every person. As a Direct Support Professional, you will be making a difference in a person's life by providing direct support and being the person they turn to help them make opportunities happen. You will be supporting adults living with a developmental or physical disability, and who may experience emotional challenges.

Your Responsibilities:

• Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determination for the people we support
• Support individuals to identify, work towards and achieve their dreams and personal outcomes
• Participate in all activities of daily living (i.e. cleaning, cooking, medication dispensing, personal care, potential lifts and transfers, and may be required to stand, walk or site for long periods of time)
• Ability to problem-solve and work collaboratively within a team and with families
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
• Act as a resource and liaise with families and community agencies

You Have:

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficient with PC computer environment; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• A valid Ontario Driver's License (Class G)

You Might Also Have (Preferred):

• A Developmental Services diploma or a university degree in Psychology, Sociology or a related field
• Experience providing support to individuals who have an intellectual disability to promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism
• First Aid with CPR certificate
• Non-Violence Crisis Intervention training
• Medication dispensing training
• Experience with behavioural protocols
• Experience working with individuals who have dual diagnosis, autism, behavioural challenges and mental illness

If this sounds like something you would be interested in then apply today

CLGW is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Codes and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs know to CLGW in advance.

Please note that only sucessful applicants will be contacted.

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About Community Living Guelph Wellington

Civic and Social Organizations

201-500

Community Living Guelph Wellington supports over 500 adults with a developmental disability who live in Guelph and Wellington County.

Our goal is to see people with developmental disabilities live their best life. Our role in making that happens includes connecting people with opportunities for them to realize their goals.

We believe in community first. We help people with developmental disabilities connect to community for Work and Volunteering, Places to Live, and Recreation.

Guelph and Wellington County are stronger, richer and more productive when ALL citizens participate fully. All people have gifts, talents and skills to contribute.

We help to build relationships. Together, we're better.

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