Direct Care Worker

Do you value community and helping individuals lead a meaningful and independent life? Are you passionate about inspiring, encouraging, and empowering individuals to succeed in achieving their goals? Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can really make a difference in someone’s life? Then we want you to join our team!

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living (SGACL) is NOW HIRING Casual Direct Care Workers in Nipigon !

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living (SGACL) is a non-profit, social services agency that provides residential and community supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. We are passionate about being a part of the community and we believe everyone has the right to citizenship and a personally rewarding life.

Our commitment to providing the highest standards of care is reflected in our search for team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and responsible people to join our team as Direct Care Workers on a casual basis to provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition to a rewarding and welcoming environment, we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Work-life balance – 12-hour shift schedule, with 4 days on, 4 days off
• A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health care, dental care, and vision care
• To learn more, check out www.sgacl.ca

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides and/or assists with basic personal care of individuals, as required
• Fosters independence with decision-making and participation in daily living skills
• Administers medications
• Assists individuals with shopping, banking, housekeeping, etc.
• Supports individuals with medical appointments and engaging in social, vocational, and leisure activities and events of their choice in the community
• Ensures the health and safety of individuals at all times

The successful candidate must have and demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• An attitude that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification required before your first day. SGACL will cover the cost of subsequent recertification
• Ability to work flexible hours including overnights and weekend shifts
• Ability to lift in order to provide assistance with lifting, transferring individuals, and/or pushing wheelchairs, as required
• A clean criminal background check and vulnerable sector check

We thank you for your interest in our position! Only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities; accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.