Developmental Support Worker

JOB SUMMARY:

The Support Worker provides assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities so that these individuals can maintain a quality of life based on their needs. This includes helping the individual to achieve their goals and promote rights and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Personal Support to individuals (hygiene, food prep, feeding, assistance)
• Medical Administration (reordering subscriptions, monitoring and logging)
• Financial Operations for Individuals (helping to make purchases, obtaining receipts, documenting purchases and balancing cash each transaction)
• Administration – AIMS & Miscellaneous

Education& Experience

• Completed two-year college diploma in social sciences field of study or equivalent combination of relevant work experience in the developmental services sector and certification and training (e.g. Personal Support Worker, behavioral management training, etc.)
• Three months’ related work experience in social services sector
• Ontario Class G driver’s license is MANDATORY for the position

Operational Requirements

• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Safety-Care Training Certificate
• Medication Training

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Niagara Support Services is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (905) 384-1172 ext. 2260. All requests will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $24.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person