Community Support Workers - Ongwanada

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.

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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.

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number 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.