Community Support Worker

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

8 MONTH CONTRACT PART-TIME (with possibility of extension)

WE'RE HIRING

 Bello Horizonte 1

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (M003)

LOCATION: Keele/Lawrence

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $21.773 - $23.219 per hour 
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours in a supportive, inclusive & respectful environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Pension Plan
• FREE PPE to keep you safe
• FREE Professional Development & Training to grow your skills
• Employee Recognition – Employee Service Recognition Program and more!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Offer enhanced support services to adults with a physical disability
• Provides 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
• In addition to personal services, clients also receive life skills support
• Be part of the UNIFOR union

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A passion for providing exceptional personal support services and life skills support to male/female 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 interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and judgment skills
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 computer skills (Outlook, Word)

WHAT HOURS YOU’LL WORK:

• Monday:  OFF
• Tuesday:  OFF
• Wednesday:  OFF
• Thursday:  OFF
• Friday:  OFF
• Saturday: 3:30PM-11:30PM
• Sunday:  3:30PM-11:30PM

• HOW TO QUALIFY:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in a related field of study, i.e. Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate (covering 600 + hrs from a publicly funded program/ private career college or have a NACC PSW certificate from an Adult and Continuing Education School Board) is an asset
• 2-years related experience in human services
• Experience with teaching/counseling of life skills
• Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset
• Experience working with people who are augmentative communication users
• Proof of COVID vaccination, First Aid and CPR certificate 
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Person)
• Ability to travel between client appointments and willingness to work in the community

If you thrive in an independent work environment and are interested in

"Making a Difference" in our client's lives - then this role is for you!

To learn more about PACE Independent Living check us out at www.pace-il.ca

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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