Community Support Worker - Hamilton
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
$23.97 - $29.68 per hour · Full-time
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Original job description
Community Support Worker - Residential
Casual position
$23.97 - $29.68 per hour
Hamilton location
At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.
As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.
Skills & Experience
If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:
Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'
Job Details
Reference # 43281 Posted on 19 Oct 2026 Closes on 19 Nov 2026 23:59 Location(s) Hamilton Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Casual Hours per week Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts More details (document) Community Support Worker.docx CSW Practical Responsibilities List
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Casual position
$23.97 - $29.68 per hour
Hamilton location
At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.
As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.
Skills & Experience
- Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability
- Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot
- Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations
- Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety
- Good at explaining and negotiating
- Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support
- Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills
- Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role
- An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
- Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary
- Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people
- A full New Zealand driver's licence
- Able to pass a NZ police check
- The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email
If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:
- Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, or
- A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) - this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.
Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'
Job Details
Reference # 43281 Posted on 19 Oct 2026 Closes on 19 Nov 2026 23:59 Location(s) Hamilton Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Casual Hours per week Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts More details (document) Community Support Worker.docx CSW Practical Responsibilities List
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Responsibilities
Support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to pursue their individual goals and participate in community, social, work, or educational activities. Assist with personal care and daily living tasks, providing motivation and support according to each person's needs.
Requirements
Candidates need strong communication skills, empathy, resilience, reliability, a full New Zealand driver's licence, and the ability to pass a New Zealand police check; clear spoken and written English is a prerequisite. Disability or mental health support experience is desirable but not essential, and candidates should be interested in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or higher qualification; non-residents must meet the stated immigration skill requirements.
Skills
- Empathy
- Calmness Under Pressure
- Resilience
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Personal Care Support
- Daily Living Skills Support
- Community Participation Support
- Disability Support
- Mental Health Support
- Reliability
- Computer Literacy
- Written English
- Verbal English
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Community Support Worker
- Residential Support
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Personal Care
- Daily Living Skills
- Community Participation
- Socialisation
- Work and Education Support
- Family Communication
- Disability Support
- Challenging Behaviours
- Community Support Worker Level Three
- New Zealand Driver's Licence
- New Zealand Police Check
- Microsoft Word
- Internet Explorer
- New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework
- Immigration New Zealand Skill Requirements