Part-Time Direct Care Worker (Job #: 079-09262424-044)

Humana Community Services

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Business Location:
Strathroy, Ontario

Position type:
Part Time

Category:
Healthcare

Work Place Location:
In Person

Hours:
16-31 scheduled hours per week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends, overnights, and public holidays

Apply by:
Expired on September 26, 2024 at 11:59pm

Job Description

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:
• Working with adults with developmental disabilities in an assisted-living environment providing 24/7 support
• Support person-centred programming by ensuring that the individual needs of people are met on a daily basis (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental), and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures
• Facilitate and support community engagement and recreational endeavours
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with non-verbal participants and ensure their needs and desires are being addressed
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Education

Not Applicable

Experience Required

Qualifications:
• Completion of or enrollment in post-secondary education in Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., DSW, SSW)
• Minimum six (6) months of related experience
• Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
• Strong mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries
• Multilingualism is considered an asset

Requirements:
• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
• Satisfactory current Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Please be advised: A Class G (full) Driver’s Licence is mandatory for this position.

How to Apply

Sorry, this job has expired and is no longer accepting applications.

If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources.

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