“I have the freedom to allow the people I support to achieve their dreams.”
“I have never felt that this is my job but rather going to see friends every day”
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About Us:
Community Living North Grenville supports individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities so that they can reach their full potential and enjoy all aspects of community life.
Support is provided through a wide variety of services that incorporate supported independent living, 24-hour residential support, passport services and special services at home.
We currently have two available full time positions. Your role at CLNG will include:
- Demonstrate a respectful relationship with each individual which recognizes their rights as citizens and promotes dignity and wellbeing.
- Involve individuals and their advocates in the decision making process.
- Be aware of the unique strengths, needs and preferences of each individual, particularly as it relates to an individual’s goals and aspirations.
- Work alongside colleagues to support individuals and follow a Behaviour Support Plan for the two individuals living in the home.
- Assist people in the community so that they may participate in the cultural, recreational, leisure, employment, and education activities in the community.
- Provide personal care as required (i.e.; toileting, medicating, dressing, feeding, etc.)
- Support individuals to make informed choices in all areas of life including healthy lifestyle (nutrition, diet, and exercise), budgeting, medical and safety issues.
- Housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation required for residential care locations.
You are a good fit for our role if you have:
- A certificate or diploma related to a Human Service field such as a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma, PSW Certificate/Diploma, Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, etc. Preference will be given to those with a Behaviour Sciences/Autism Diploma or Degree.
- A valid class G driver’s license with safe driving record.
- Appropriate experience providing personal care or support to individuals with disabilities.
- A clear criminal records check for the vulnerable sector.
- Proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations.
- A willingness to be flexible and open to learning new skills.
The pay and benefits we can provide to you are:
- Our current hiring needs are for two full time employees who can work 12 hour shifts during the daytime as well as every other weekend. The incumbent would work 80 hours every two week pay period.
- Competitive compensation including a starting wage of $28.92 per hour.
- Benefits package including fully paid health, dental and insurance benefits, 7% contributed to Group RRSP, starting at 3 weeks paid vacation and 9 paid sick days.
Pay: From $28.92 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Municipal pension plan
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Can you work 12 hour shifts during the daytime as well as every other weekend?
Work Location: In person
