Casual Direct Care Worker – Nipigon/Red-Rock

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living

Direct Care Worker – Job Description

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living (SGACL) provides person-centred community and residential supports to people who have a developmental disability.

Our Vision: A Meaningful Life: Community. Relationships. Joy. Well-Being.

Our Mission: Inspire. Encourage. Empower. Succeed.

Direct Care Worker’s will provide support to each person based on their personal needs, interests and desires.

Job Function

To support people who have a developmental disability to develop lifestyles that promote their participation, inclusion and citizenship in the community and to develop skills to achieve their personal goals.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to obtain a clean vulnerable sector check.
  Valid First Aid & CPR Certification.
  Ability to complete a 2-step TB skin test.
  A commitment to organizational values and proficiency in exercising sound judgment.
  Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, along with basic computer literacy.
  A diploma in developmental or social services is considered an asset, however, on-the-job skills training is available.
  Valid driver’s license.

Post-Employment Requirements

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training.
• First Aid Certification.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

With leadership from the Supports & Services Supervisor, Direct Care Workers will:

• Follow all SGACL policies and procedures.
• Perform all duties in keeping with SGACL’s Service Principles and Statement of Rights.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Work independently of and collaboratively with team members
• Participate in the completion and annual review of Individual Support Plans (ISP’s):
  • Assist people in identifying and achieving their personal goals.
  • Document past, present and future outcomes.
  • Assist people to create a financial support plan.
• As outlined in a person’s Individual Support Plan:
  • Support citizenship and access to the community.
  • Provide personal care, assist with bathing, administer medications, participate in meal preparation and household duties.
  • Support the care of personal finances.
  • Arrange for or provide transportation to recreational and leisure activities and medical appointments.
  • Encourage relationships with family and friends.
  • Support skill-building, including (but not limited to): domestic, employment, communication and health maintenance skills.
• Document daily activities, changes in health and unusual occurrences.
• Report and document incidents.
• Assist people to choose and access community, housing, social, health and/or legal services as needed.
• Consult with family, friends, medical professionals and other agencies that are significant in a person’s life.
• Facilitate development of meaningful relationships between people, family, neighbours, community and workplaces.
• On an annual basis, using agency materials, educate the people we serve on their rights and how to identify and report abuse.
• Competently manage crisis situations with the assistance of the Supports & Services Supervisor or On-Call Manager.
• Orientate new employees to on-the-job duties.
• Participate in on-going professional development.
• Attend training and team meetings on a regular basis.
• Follow Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, reporting and documenting unsafe working conditions, unsafe or faulty equipment, injuries or incidents immediately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and lower: Constantly up to 5 kg, frequently up to 11 kg and occasionally up to 25 kg.
• Operation of lifting equipment, as required.
• Ability to stand and to walk for extended periods; frequent sitting.
• Occasional awkward postures during support activities.

Shifts: Scheduled as per current Collective Agreement.

Starting Date: To be determined.

Wage Range: Starting Wage of $26.17 as per current Collective Agreement.

Please send your application to: Chelsea Methot

HR Advisor

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living

chelsea.methot@sgacl.ca

Posting Date: January 16th, 2025

Closing Date: Applications will remain open until the position has been filled.