Weekend Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will support people experiencing disability, trauma, addiction, and/ or mental health challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Mandatory paid training is provided.

We are specifically looking for persons to work variable shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday between 8am and 10pm.

Responsibilities:

• Support people in their daily activities to live a life that makes sense to them.

-Follow support plans created with the person to develop the personal, social, human, financial, and service asset areas.

• Support people to have a personal, clean, and safe home

• Provide emotional support and companionship to promote overall well-being

• Assist with meal preparation as needed

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming when needed

• Administer medications as directed

• Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary

Experience:

• Previous experience supporting people through a trauma informed and anti-oppressive practice.

• Able to communicate fairly and directly with person, family, colleagues, and professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

-Able to complete required documentation in a thoughtful and insightful manner and submit on time.

• Dedication to ongoing learning and curiosity.

Experience:

• support : 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English - fluently and clearly (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $16.50-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada for any employer without restriction?

Work Location: In person