Community Support Worker

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

WE'RE HIRING at our Yonge Program!

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (M002)

LOCATION: Yonge/Bloor

Parking: Staff parking available & easy access to TTC

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $23.679 - $25.251 per hour plus $3/hr wage premium for eligible hours worked
• Extended Health, Dental, Vision Benefits,
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Pension Plan
• Ability to pick up additional hours in a supportive, inclusive & respectful environment
• Opportunity to establish long term, one on one relationships with clients and work independently in their homes
• FREE Professional Development & Training to grow your skills
• Employee Years of Service Recognition Program and more!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide life skills support to adults with physical disabilities to achieve their goals
• Provide personal support services (i.e., activities of daily living, lifts/transfers, bowel/bladder routines, dressing/undressing, skin care, respiration, meals/drinks, general hygiene)to clients in their homes
• Be part of the UNIFOR union

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A passion for providing exceptional personal support services to male clients
• Ability to lift and transfer clients
• Manages time in co-operation with clients to complete tasks
• Ability to accept direction from client's regarding services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution and judgment skills
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 computer skills (Outlook, Word)

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Developmental Service Worker (DSW) 
• PSW certificate from an accredited Ministry of Health School will be an asset

  Or 

• Post secondary degree/diploma in human services and/or other healthcare related field of study
• Plus two (2) years’ experience teaching daily living skills to adults with physical disabilities and augmentative communication requirements
• PSW certificate from an accredited Ministry of Health School will be an asset
• Proof of First Aid and CPR certificate 
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Person)

WHAT HOURS YOU’LL WORK totaling 32 hours:

• Monday:  7:30 am –3:30 pm
• Tuesday:  7:30 am –3:30 pm
• Wednesday:  OFF
• Thursday:  OFF
• Friday:  OFF
• Saturday:  7:30 am –3:30 pm
• Sunday:7:30 am –3:30 pm

Join the Team and Be a Difference Maker!

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PACE is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

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