Residential Support Assistant - Flexible Part Time

Job Description

Flexible Part Time - Can be scheduled up to 48 hours in a 2 week pay period, but can work up to 88 hours prior to overtime. Eligible for Health Care Spending Account as per Collective Agreement.

The Residential Support Assistant will work as a part of a team of professionals to support people to live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively based on the goals and objectives identified by the individual and/or their support network. These supports shall be provided in a manner that promotes the care, welfare, safety and security of the people being supported.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Services (ie DSW, CYW, SSW) PSW or an acceptable equivalent
• Previous work experience supporting people with a developmental disability.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills. Good organizational, communication and problem solving skills, coupled wit the ability to to work effectively and co-operatively with other staff, professional support services and members of the community
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• First Aid, CPR and have physical capacity to employ approved behavioral intervention techniques and a valid SMG certificate (or wiling to obtain)
• Pharmacology (or willing to obtain). In house training provided
• Basic computer skills
• Good attendance record
• Includes days, afternoons, nights and weekend rotations
• Must be able to provide a clear vulnerable sector police check

Community Living South Muskoka is an equal rights employer. We value the importance of diversity, dignity and the worth of every person in the workplace. As such, CLSM offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you require any form of accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department so that we can ensure we make the necessary accommodations.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $24.68-$24.86 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• supportive care: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bracebridge, ON P1L 0H1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bracebridge, ON P1L 0H1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-21
Expected start date: 2024-03-01