Residence Worker - Temporary Part Time (TPT 22)

Job Summary: The Residence Worker provides care for the individuals in the group home and participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the residents’ program, including the organization’s policies, procedures and philosophy. On both an individual and group basis, the Residence Worker supports the quality of life for residents by ensuring that their physical, social, educational and health needs are met.

Education, Training and Experience

• Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent 
• Three month’s experience delivering similar services
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Food Safe Certificate
• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 4 preferred) and own vehicle

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systems
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support and teach life skills to residents
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office
  

Advocacy

• To advocate for individuals and families so they obtain needed support
• To teach individuals and families self-advocacy skills
• To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect residents and their families

Personal Attributes

• Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
• Empathy, warmth, and understanding
• Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
• Physician’s health reference and Negative TB test
• Current, satisfactory criminal record search

Hiring Incentive

Join our team and receive a $500 hiring incentive when you successfully complete your three-month probationary period, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Please Note:

• The successful candidate will begin employment at the Ryall Residence: Thursday and Friday : 4pm – 11pm, Saturday and Sunday: 1:30pm – 9:30pm 
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership 
  
• May be required to use personal vehicle 
• This position is subject to temporary funding and will be cancelled within two weeks’ notice 
  
• Successful applicant must acquire Class 4 drivers’ license in order to pass the three-month trial period