Participation Lodge Grey-Bruce is a not-for-profit organization that strives to empower and enrich the lives of the individuals we support. Here at our Holland Centre location we have 6 supported individuals in ABI that require full care with varying disabilities. We have many faucets with which we connect with the community, but the acquired brain injury wing in Holland Centre is currently seeking permanent casual Support Workers to join our wonderful team! We are a very dedicated team, seeking to support and enrich the lives of those we support.
Qualifications:
- PSW/DSW certification (preferred)
- Ability to work as a team
- Possess compassion and patience
- Current CPR & First Aid certificate or willing to obtain (will provide training)
- A clean driver's abstract to be added to company insurance, if use of vehicles is required (successful applicants will be required to provide an up-to-date drivers abstract)
- Have a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen or willing to obtain
- Comprehensive Health Screen including Valid TB Test or willing to obtain
- Willingness to complete Medication administration training
What you will be doing:
The Lodge strives to enrich our residences' lives
through supporting individual choices, as well as helping them to reach their
goals. We work in their home and must treat it as such. We are looking for an
individual with experience, confidence, and resilience to provide guidance and
foster independence. This role will involve assisting individuals with all tasks,
activities, and outings of day-to-day life. Shifts are mostly 12-hour shifts, and
applicants must be able to work both day and night shifts.
- Provide a wide range of support for individuals following Individualized Support Plans (ISP)
- Assist with day-to-day needs
- Enhance the ability of the individual to lead a self-determining life.
- Assist clients with taking medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
- Observes and implements appropriate actions to promote heathy living and prevent illness and accidents
- Use appropriate first aid/ safety procedures when responding to emergencies
- Assist individual in keeping and following through on all health appointments
- Collaborate with other services to provide dynamic and individualized community supports
- Support physical and communication developments, or other goals set by the individuals
- Uphold the 11 key client rights as outlined in the PLGB mission statement and values (visit our website for more information: participationlodge.com)
What we offer:
- RRSP plan with employer contributions
- A fun and caring atmosphere
- Free, on-site gym membership
- Discounted meals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Casual Dress
The Lodge supports individual growth and development of our team, we want to
help our members to reach their goals and feel fulfilled. If this sounds like you, we
want to hear from you! Join our team today!
PLGB is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and
encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of
visible minorities, indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. PLGB is committed
to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons
with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the agency’s employment
opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please
let us know when you submit your application.
PLGB does not use AI in it's recruitment process.
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Pay: From $28.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Grey-Bruce county or willing to commute?
- Do you have any concerns about your Driver's Abstract record? Do you have a valid G license with 3 demerit points or less?
- Please provide an email address at which we may contact you:
Work Location: In person
