Casual Community Support Workers

Casual Community Support Workers

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File No: OP-22-101
Date Posted: June 20, 2022
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Various Community residences
Date of Vacancy: July 11, 2022.
Hours of Work: No Minimum Guaranteed Hours
Wage: Hourly: $25.46 – $26.21

POSITION:

The Community Support Worker provides services and supports for clients in various locations as part of a team under the direction of in charge residential staff to ensure an optimum living environment.

Ongwanada offers defined benefit pension (HOOPP), a competitive benefit plan or paid in-lieu of benefits for casual and part-time employees.

DUTIES:

  • Assists in direct care of and in maintaining a healthy, safe living environment for Persons Served;
  • Assisting in the provision of personal care i.e., bathing, dressing, feeding, brushing of teeth, toileting, etc.;
  • Participating with and supporting in areas such as cooking, (following direction of dietitian and Canada food guide), housecleaning, laundry, making beds, and outside duties as required;
  • Operating Ongwanada vehicles for transportation to and from various sites and activities, as required.
  • Participates in client-focused leisure and recreational activities and events:
  • Provides 1-1 support to clients as required under direction of person in charge/supervisor;
  • Other Duties as directed.

For the complete position description please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Certification as a Health care Aide or related experience
  • Current certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid
  • A valid class G driving license with full driving privilege, and successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized Defensive Driving Course
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills combined with sound judgment
  • Experience working with the developmentally challenged would be an asset
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and to work shifts

Les candidats bilingues sont fortement encouragés à soumettre leur candidature.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by the noted closing date to:

Human Resources Generalist Human Resources
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON    K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135  Email: careers@ongwanada.com

Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.

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