About the position:
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 3pm-10pm
The Home Support Worker position entails supporting people with developmental disabilities, in the comfort of their own home. The successful candidate will be facilitating community based activities, teaching life skills, fostering independence, assisting in planning social events, as well as assisting them in their home (this includes cooking, cleaning, etc).
What you bring to the job:
- A class 5 driver's license
- Current First Aid training, and
- A clean driving and criminal record
- You are willing to learn about and implement Trauma Informed Support, Positive Behaviour Supports, and MANDT
- You possess the ability to connect and communicate with the individuals we serve in a respectful way, and be supportive of the needs of the individuals
- Positive attitude
What CVS Offers:
At CVS we appreciate diversity on our staff team and encourage applications from people whose identity has been typically underrepresented in the community. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
CVS supports staff to further their education and training, and provides opportunities for advancement.
Other job titles for this position may include: personal support worker, support worker, caregiver, community support worker, social services worker, mental health worker
Pay: From $27.53 per hour
Expected hours: 14.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Experience:
- supportive care: 1 year (required)
- Trauma Informed Support: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 License (required)
Work Location: In person
