Peterborough, On Direct support worker Jobs – 20 Openings This Week

Overnight Awake Bed Based Care Worker
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- Part-time
- CPR Certification
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- Cleaning
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Karis Disability Services —Peterborough, ON
- $22.99 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Canadian Mental Health Association-Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge —Peterborough, ON
- $30.27–$31.66 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Microsoft Outlook
- First Aid Certification
- Data entry
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Kawartha Lakes
Extendicare —Lindsay, ON
- $27.51–$29.12 an hour
- Part-time
- English
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Karis Disability Services —Lindsay, ON
- $24.20–$28.31 an hour
- Part-time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Bayfield Treatment Centres —Ontario
- $27,740–$29,200 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Writing skills
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SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Port Hope, ON
- $90,000–$105,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
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Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP —Ontario
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SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES —Clarington, ON
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- Part-time
- Serving
- English
- Organizational skills
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Overnight Awake Bed Based Care Worker

Fourcast
Peterborough, ON

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Job details

Part-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
On-site parking

Skills

CPR Certification
College certificate
Harm reduction
Food Handler Certification
NVCI
DEC
ASIST
First Aid Certification
Cleaning
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
College diploma
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Associate's degree

Full job description

Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) is a community-based addiction treatment service provider that strives to provide the highest quality of evidence-based addiction treatment and case management services. Fourcast offers services across 5 sites in the region. The community treatment program staff work in-office and community settings and are often co-located and integrated with other organizations to reduce barriers for those accessing services.

About The Position...

We are looking for a 2 experienced individuals for our bed-based addiction services.

The position is every other Fridays and Saturdays 11:30pm - 7:30am.

Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) Paddock Wood location offers a 35-day Intensive Bed Based Program and a Bed Based Withdrawal management service to service users seeking help with substance use. The 35-day Intensive Bed Based program provides a structured schedule of treatment activities seven days a week, either at the Fourcast bed based treatment site or while living at home, helping service users explore personal goals and build skills to manage substance use. In addition, the six (6) bed Withdrawal Management Service is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for service users experiencing withdrawal symptoms related to substance use. This program offers a non-judgemental setting where service users can receive care and support while managing the physical and emotional challenges from withdrawal.

The Overnight Awake Bed Based Care Worker is responsible for remaining awake and vigilant throughout the night to ensure the safety and well-being of the service users. This position requires employees to be proactive in monitoring the facility to ensure security of the building, intervening in emergencies, and providing support as needed.

In addition to providing direct service user care, the Overnight Awake Bed Based Care Worker assists with medication management to support service users' health and well-being. The role also includes completing all required documentation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment through light housekeeping and food service support. Additionally, this position contributes to overall program operations by preparing and updating materials as needed.

For a detailed copy of the job description, please email us at hiring@ fourcast.ca

What We're Looking For:

Education & Training

Requires a college diploma or certificate in the Human/Social Services field (e.g., Social Service Worker, Human Services Worker, Addiction Worker, Personal Support Worker.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an addictions or mental health setting.
One year of recent and relevant experience working in community or residential withdrawal management or other related work in the addiction sector.

Certifications, Licenses and Records

Valid First Aid/CPR.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) an asset.
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Food Handling Certifification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice as it relates to healthcare, mental health, and addiction interventions.
Knowledge of issues related to mental health and addictions in hospital and community settings along with awareness of common theories and interventions for supporting individuals facing complex addiction challenges.
Understanding of substance use, mental health and concurrent disorders and have a demonstrated ability to identify challenges in substance use and mental health recovery.
Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms for various substances and understanding of withdrawal management and the impact this has on physical and mental health.
Experience in the use of evidence-based screening tools used with those experiencing substance use and mental health challenges.
Commitment to service user focused philosophy of care.

If this position sounds like a role you’d be well-suited to, we encourage you to apply and let us know in your cover letter.

Please submit your application by September 11th, 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should any applicant require an accommodation through the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.45-$27.42 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
On-site parking

Education:

DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

related addictions or mental health setting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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