Pt Community Support Worker

Are you compassionate, with a strong desire to make a difference for the people in your community? Are you looking for a career that is meaningful? Come work for Community Living North Perth! We are seeking to fill Part Time Direct Support Worker Positions. within our community program. Our Direct Support Workers are a vital part of our organization as they support people with developmental disabilities to explore their goals and dreams, share their unique talent and gifts and to be active members of their community.

As a Part Time Community Support Worker you will work a 12 week rotational schedule which includes a mix of day, evening and weekends shifts. Shifts hours are a mix of 8-4, p.m. 2-10 p.m., 4-10 p.m. and some 5-9 p.m. You will be regularly scheduled 16- 24 hours per pay, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts, based on the needs of the people we support and to cover for your co-workers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist the people we support to actively participate in community programs and events of their choosing

· Provide support to participate in their homes, schools, workplaces and community

· Provide some personal care assistance and/or assistance with medication administration, as required

· Promote the agencies mission and values and to be a positive role model while interacting in community

· Communicate regularly with the team, coordinators, and managers

· Be flexible to change at any time as each person directs their choice of activities

· Work effectively with individuals, other staff, families and the community

· Ensure the accuracy and complete all documentation as required

· Work in a safe and responsible manner and attend mandatory training as required

Qualifications/Skills

· You are compassionate with a strong desire to make a difference for the people in your community

· You are innovative and enthusiastic and enjoy thinking in a creative way to help people with developmental disabilities achieve a high quality of life

· You enjoy working with people and are a strong team player

· You are available to work days/evenings or overnights, including weekends on a rotation

· You have post secondary education in a Human Services related field or are willing to participate in training to achieve the required qualifications

· You have a current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to get one

· Able to proceed a satisfactory Vulnerable sector criminal reference check

· Comfortable with technology, including internet and email

· As per CLNP policy, all staff must be able to show proof of full vaccination plus one booster against Covid-19 or willing to comply with policy

Salary: $23 per hour plus $3.00 wage enhancement (Total $26 per hour)

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid G license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle?
• Are you certified in First Aid & CPR?
• Do you have 2 COVID-19 vaccines plus at least one additional booster? If no booster are you willing to get one?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person