Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit organization that is seeking applicants to fill the position of Part- Time Support Assistant.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
In addition the qualifications outlined below, to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- You must have either education related to Human Services (Developmental Services Worker, Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education or Social Work or a related University Degree in Human Services), or previous experience working or volunteering with individuals who have an intellectual disability
- Must be able to deal with crisis situations
- Knowledge of the Personal Outcomes Measures
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR (Heart Saver) Training Certificate
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Must have valid driver’s G or G2 class license and access to a vehicle and the ability and willingness to provide transportation to individuals
- Must be willing to work cooperatively within a team
- Must be physically fit to perform the essential job duties (includes assisting with lifts and transfers, personal care and medication administration)
- Must be able to work within a flexible daytime, evening and weekend schedule
- Must be able to attend mandatory training program and team meetings (i.e. CPI & Health & Safety training 30 days from hire date).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to individuals with daily living as required including, but not limited to, personal care (e.g. lifting and transferring, personal hygiene), meal preparation and nutrition, housekeeping, laundry and shopping
- Assist in organizing and participating in leisure activities in the community including providing transportation
- Support each individual to develop skills and assume roles which promote his/her effective participation in the community
- Implement supports for individuals to achieve personal goals as established through individual support plans and Personal Outcome Measures
- Administer medication as prescribed by physician
- Record and maintain appropriate information in daily logs, individual files and related records
- Accompany individual being supported to appointments as necessary.
** This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.
We provide competitive compensation/benefits packages and paid training opportunities.
While we thank everyone for their interest in Community Living Mississauga, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:
Community Living Mississauga
Attention: Human Resources, Ref # CLM-SUPPORT ASSISTANT
1-6695 Millcreek Drive Mississauga ON L5N 5R8
Email: hr@clmiss.ca
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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