Special Needs Personal Support

SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

BRING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONAL SUPPORT SKILLS TO A NEW ENVIRONMENT –

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE OF PACE – MAYBE A MOVE FROM HEALTHCARE, NURSING HOME OR A CONGREGATE SETTING? - THIS COULD BE THE PLACE FOR YOU

MARC'S Home Belleville Inc. (MHBI) is looking for a self-motivated individual to complement our existing team of caregivers in a unique, family-oriented setting. You will be responsible for providing a continuum of care to ONE individual who has a sunny disposition and loves being involved in all aspects of the neighbourhood and community.

If you thrive in a highly active, person-centred environment we would love to hear from you.

(Living within the Quinte area is essential).

This is a Full TIME position offering:

$23-25 per hour (depending on education and experience)

• Ranging 20 – 43 hours per week (including call in shifts) averaging 36+/-
• Successful candidate must be available for variable shifts of 7, 17 or 12 hours, including days, nights, overnight paid SLEEP shift and every other weekend.
• flexibility to work around personal and family life and or primary employment responsibilities.

schedules if applicable

• Upon successful completion of probationary period, you will be eligible for; paid personal days and employee health plan (including health spending account) and group RRSP

THE ROLE:

You will spend lots of time in the community including swimming, assisting with horseback riding, shopping centres, and other activities. Working within a team environment, you will ensure all needs are met and a high quality of life is maintained. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing full support in all personal care routines, daily activities, social and intrapersonal skills and emotional regulation.
• Implementation of behaviour support plans and behavioural principles including positive reinforcement and extinction.
• Completion of daily housekeeping tasks including cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping and laundry.
• Administration of medication within prescribed procedures and maintenance of confidential reports and records.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in either a health care, educational or private setting, supporting individuals who are non-verbal with limited functional communication skills and training in Person Centred Planning and Outcomes.
• Completion of a Human Services Diploma (or equivalent) from a recognized Community College and a minimum of one year's experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and behavioural challenges is essential.
• Current First Aid/CPR and NVCI certification in Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) preferred.
• Valid current Ontario driver's license, proof of acceptable auto insurance, a clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle (not public transit) in which to transport the individual to a variety of external activities is essential;
• Physically able to facilitate activities of daily living/social activities and ensure individual's safety;
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Person's screening.

Interested candidates should submit resumes, with the subject line "SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONAL SUPPORT" no later than October 31st, 2025.

Projected start date is mid November 2025.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belleville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• work with developmentally delayed persons: 3 years (required)

Language:

• very fluent english (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario G2 drivers licence (required)

Work Location: In person