DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER

Relief

WE'RE HIRING

Yonge Program

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (M002)

LOCATION: Yonge/Bloor

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $24.271 - $25.882 per hour plus $3/hr wage premium for eligible hours worked
• 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 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)

WHAT HOURS YOU’LL WORK:

There is no fixed schedule for this position. Shifts at the Yonge Program are as follows:

• Day: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Evening: 3:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

We are seeking relief staff who are committed to working a minimum of three (3) full shifts within a ten (10) week period, within the above shift schedule.

Please note that when picking up a shift, you must be available to work the entire shift.

When hiring for relief positions, we are specifically looking for individuals who can consistently meet this minimum commitment of three shifts every ten weeks.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

• 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

• 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 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.

Additional Information
This position is an existing vacancy within the organization.