Casual Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Program: Residential
Status: Casual
Pay Rate: $24.18 Day/ $22.35 Overnight Awake
Location: Wiarton, Ontario
Hours of Work: 10-12 hours shifts, Days, Evenings, Overnights and/or Weekends.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and the community? If that is you, you have come to the right place! At Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living, we are looking for outgoing, energetic, and compassionate people to join our team to support people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives. You will be joining a dedicated team of direct support professionals who are committed to creating a community of inclusion where all people are welcomed and accepted.
As a Casual Support Worker with the Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living, you will be supporting people within their homes to live their best lives. Working as part of the Support team, you will support people with all aspects of daily living so they can be as active as they choose to be within the community and encouraging people to live independent lives where they are able to complete daily tasks and responsibilities independently.
As a Casual Support Worker, you will have the flexibility to determine your own schedule by picking up the shifts that work best for you which could include days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work each day towards supporting people based on the mission, vision and values of Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living to live their best lives;
- Establishing respectful relationships with people, recognizing their rights as citizens; promoting their dignity and well-being;
- Assist people to develop informed decision- making skills and exercising of choices;
- Support each person as indicated by the person in their Individual Support Plan, Positive Behaviour Support Plan and any other protocols developed by the person supported;
- Carry out established supports required for the health, safety and rights for the protection and promotion of each person;
- Provide support in a person’s home; preparing nutritional meals, administering medication, assisting with personal care and other areas as needed or requested;
- Accurately complete any required documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Developmental Services Worker Program/Social Services Worker Program/Personal Support Worker Program and/or minimum 1 -year experience working with people with an intellectual disability;
- Strong written, verbal and non-verbal skills;
- Team player with an ability to work independently;
- Comfortable with web- based technology;
- Current First Aid/CPR;
- Valid Driver’s License;
- Experience providing support to people with complex needs is a strong asset.
Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@bpacl.ca quoting: Support Worker in the subject line.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to advise in advance is accommodation is required
About Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living
Serving over 60 adults and over 60 families living on the Bruce Peninsula, BPACL supports people who have intellectual disabilities to participate and contribute fully in their communities and to become all that they can be. It is our hope that the supports we provide enable people to live their best lives.
Typically, support is provided through 5 core programs:
-
BPACL's Community Participation program supports people to participate in meaningful activities within their communities.
-
24 hour support is provided through the Residential Program, including assistance with the activities of daily life, facilitating independence, and encouraging community involvement.
-
The Supported Independent Living program provides supports to people who live on their own in the community, in the areas of: Support planning, Goals, Recreation and Leisure, Housing and Financial Support, Medical Support, and Skill Development.
-
Our Enhanced Supported Independent Living Program provides supports to people who live on their own, but require additional supports.
-
Families living across the Bruce Peninsula, who care for loved ones with intellectual disabilities, receive support through our Family Support Services Program, which provides assistance through solution-focused planning services, referrals/connections to other service providers, and assistance as required with application processes.
Each of BPACL's programs focus on connecting people to their communities, helping people to build their skills, facilitating independence, supporting the accomplishment of goals, and promoting the overall health and well-being of each person supported.
Casual Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Program: Residential
Status: Casual
Pay Rate: $24.18 Day/ $22.35 Overnight Awake
Location: Wiarton, Ontario
Hours of Work: 10-12 hours shifts, Days, Evenings, Overnights and/or Weekends.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and the community? If that is you, you have come to the right place! At Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living, we are looking for outgoing, energetic, and compassionate people to join our team to support people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives. You will be joining a dedicated team of direct support professionals who are committed to creating a community of inclusion where all people are welcomed and accepted.
As a Casual Support Worker with the Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living, you will be supporting people within their homes to live their best lives. Working as part of the Support team, you will support people with all aspects of daily living so they can be as active as they choose to be within the community and encouraging people to live independent lives where they are able to complete daily tasks and responsibilities independently.
As a Casual Support Worker, you will have the flexibility to determine your own schedule by picking up the shifts that work best for you which could include days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work each day towards supporting people based on the mission, vision and values of Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living to live their best lives;
- Establishing respectful relationships with people, recognizing their rights as citizens; promoting their dignity and well-being;
- Assist people to develop informed decision- making skills and exercising of choices;
- Support each person as indicated by the person in their Individual Support Plan, Positive Behaviour Support Plan and any other protocols developed by the person supported;
- Carry out established supports required for the health, safety and rights for the protection and promotion of each person;
- Provide support in a person’s home; preparing nutritional meals, administering medication, assisting with personal care and other areas as needed or requested;
- Accurately complete any required documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Developmental Services Worker Program/Social Services Worker Program/Personal Support Worker Program and/or minimum 1 -year experience working with people with an intellectual disability;
- Strong written, verbal and non-verbal skills;
- Team player with an ability to work independently;
- Comfortable with web- based technology;
- Current First Aid/CPR;
- Valid Driver’s License;
- Experience providing support to people with complex needs is a strong asset.
Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@bpacl.ca quoting: Support Worker in the subject line.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
–
Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to advise in advance is accommodation is required
About Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living
Serving over 60 adults and over 60 families living on the Bruce Peninsula, BPACL supports people who have intellectual disabilities to participate and contribute fully in their communities and to become all that they can be. It is our hope that the supports we provide enable people to live their best lives.
Typically, support is provided through 5 core programs:
-
BPACL's Community Participation program supports people to participate in meaningful activities within their communities.
-
24 hour support is provided through the Residential Program, including assistance with the activities of daily life, facilitating independence, and encouraging community involvement.
-
The Supported Independent Living program provides supports to people who live on their own in the community, in the areas of: Support planning, Goals, Recreation and Leisure, Housing and Financial Support, Medical Support, and Skill Development.
-
Our Enhanced Supported Independent Living Program provides supports to people who live on their own, but require additional supports.
-
Families living across the Bruce Peninsula, who care for loved ones with intellectual disabilities, receive support through our Family Support Services Program, which provides assistance through solution-focused planning services, referrals/connections to other service providers, and assistance as required with application processes.
Each of BPACL's programs focus on connecting people to their communities, helping people to build their skills, facilitating independence, supporting the accomplishment of goals, and promoting the overall health and well-being of each person supported.