Careers

Part -Time Support Worker

The successful applicant will provide support to adults in all aspects of daily living in their home and community.

Wage Range: $22.97 to $24.97 per hour day rate; $19.91 per hour night rate.

Position Summary:   This position provides scheduled support to people in receipt of ongoing service, encouraging personal choice, meeting needs in all areas of daily living, creating an atmosphere of caring and respect to facilitate a positive home life and an active life style.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. DIRECT SERVICE

 (A) Attention to the physical needs of people through assistance with:

• personal hygiene and appearance
• nutrition
• medical needs and safety
• supervision and support of individuals in routines of daily living

(B)       Interaction with people who request support by:

• development of a positive relationship between Support Worker and the individual
• ensuring emotional and social well-being
• advocating to ensure that rights, dignity, and personal desires are respected
• promote a sense of belonging, self-worth, self-expression and security for each individual

(C)      Attention to interactive activities through:

• encouraging social, personal and family participation as well as community involvement.

(D)      Attention to growth challenges through:

• providing continued opportunities for the development of productive informed decision-making and independence of people supported.

1. ADMINISTRATION

(E)       Writing responsibilities:

• accurate recording of daily expenditures and activities
• completing shift reports, recording and reporting any symptoms or behaviours which may be indicative of a significant physical, psychological or emotional change to his/her Senior Support Worker           

• planning and organizing job activities to ensure effective implementation of service responsibilities
• participation in work schedule as assigned
• performing other requested support as may be assigned by Senior Support Worker

III.       INTRA AGENCY TEAMWORK

(F)   

• effective, open communication and co-operation with all co-workers to ensure a consistent team approach
• participation and contribution to meetings, conferences or training events
• regular reporting to the Senior Support Worker of any concerns on behalf of people receiving support
• contribution to a positive and productive work environment through such qualities as enthusiasm, adaptability, innovativeness
• performing all functions in a safe manner, being alert to the health and safety of yourself, coworkers and individuals who receive support

1. COMMUNITY LIAISON

(G)       Responsibilities include:

• supporting individuals to maintain a respected place in the community
• facilitation of positive relationships with parents, advocates, other agencies, and the community in general
• assisting people to use the wide variety of community resources

SCHEDULE:   Rotating shifts including weekends, as required by needs of people supported. Must be willing to work flexible hours within a variety of settings.