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Receptionist (2023-4453)
Verve Senior Living
Bradford, ON
Part-time
Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person, have a great day,…
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Weekend Cook - Gilmore Gardens (2026-10484)
Verve Senior Living
Richmond, BC
Part-time
…welcoming dining experience. Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager or designate, the Weekend Cook is responsible for food preparation and plating of attractive and nutritious…
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Environmental Services Manager - Verve Aspen Woods (2026-10833)
Verve Senior Living
Calgary, AB
Full-time
The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for the overall management of the maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services at the Residence. This includes overseeing building…
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RECREATION MANAGER
Extendicare
St. Paul, AB
Full-time
…staff investigations, performance management and return to work program; monitors attendance program; authorizes vacation and time off requests; approves overtime; processes…
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Case Manager (Lower Mainland) - Full-Time, Temporary
Strive
Coquitlam, BC
Full-time
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Building Services Supervisor 1
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Saint-Paul, NB · St.-Paul, NB
Full-time
Administer quality control programs, conduct regular inspections, and report results to the Building Services Manager.
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Own Assessor - Physiotherapist OR Chiropractor
Lifemark Health Group
ON
$100 to $300 CAD / hour
Part-time
Lifemark Health Group, Canada's premier, largest, and most comprehensive healthcare management organization seeks an OWN Assessor for our OWN/WSIB Specialty Program Assessment.
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Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Duncan, BC
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Government of Alberta
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Housing Support Worker
Threshold Housing Society
Victoria, BC
Part-time
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Own Assessor - Physiotherapist OR Chiropractor
Lifemark Health Group
St. Catharines, ON
$100 to $300 CAD / hour
Part-time
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Clinical Psychologist
IWK Health
Halifax, NS
$54.04 to $70.97 CAD / hour
Full-time
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Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Registered Nurse
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Brantford, ON
Full-time
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GEM Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
Full-time
…City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and…
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Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Kentville, NS
Internship
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Halifax, NS
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Lookout Housing and Health
Surrey, BC
Full-time
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Supervisor
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Surrey, BC
Full-time
The Supervisor reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The…
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Shelter Resource Worker
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Duncan, BC
Internship
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting…
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Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Kentville, NS
Reporting to the Manager - Adult Outpatient, Mental Health & Addictions, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by…
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Job Title Supervisor
Lookout Housing + Health Society
Surrey, BC
Full-time
The Supervisor reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The…

WoodGreen Community Services

Overnight Support Worker (2026-183-CC)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: Salary: External Rate: F7 - $52,670.76 Internal Rate: F8 - $53,745.67
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 21, 2026
Working hours: 35 hours/week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Competition # 2026-183-CC	Overnight Support Worker (2026-183-CC)
Employment Type:	Full Time, Bargaining Unit (2 Vacancies)
Work Hours:	35 hours/week (M-F 11pm – 7am & 12am – 8am)
Work Setting:	Onsite – Limited opportunities to work remotely: 185 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON
Salary:	External Rate: F7 - $52,670.76 Internal Rate: F8 - $53,745.67
Application Deadline:	October 5, 2026, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Cummer Housing Program, Supportive Housing – Community Care Unit

The Supportive Housing Program provides housing for seniors who have experienced homelessness and may be living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The program offers onsite psychosocial and primary care supports aimed at promoting stability, wellness, and self-sufficiency within a supportive community environment.

Residents receive a wide range of supports, including intensive case management, harm reduction and addiction support, therapeutic and supportive counselling, 24-hour staffing, assistance with activities of daily living, nursing services, life skills development, and social, recreational, and volunteer opportunities. The program’s approach is guided by WoodGreen’s commitment to community development, anti-discrimination, and harm reduction principles, while working within relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Manager and/or Supervisor, Supportive Housing Programs, the Overnight Support Worker plays a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and the building during overnight hours. Responsibilities include providing reception and security support, monitoring common areas, responding to emergencies and resident alarms, implementing crisis and de-escalation strategies, providing after-hours supportive counselling, enforcing building policies, and completing required clerical, shift exchange, and risk management duties as part of a collaborative care team.

What You Will Do

Provides reception services to staff and residents living in supportive housing program
Ensures the safety of the building and its occupants after regular business hours.
Ensures the zero-guest policy is always enforced.
Monitors activities in the common areas and the outside perimeter of the building through the security cameras/visual inspections and responds appropriately.
Implements crisis response strategies, including de-escalation, support, debriefing, etc. when necessary.
Completes hourly rounds on the participant floors
Provides after hours supportive counselling to residents when required.
Re-directs any visitors and responds to issues appropriately.
Performs lock up and alarm duties in accordance to established procedures.
Responds to the 24-hour resident personal alarm system according to appropriate procedures. Understands how to operate, trouble shoot and contact the 24-hour response team for the emergency response system as necessary.
Carries out appropriate First Aid responses, when necessary.
Works effectively with other team members, including on site Home Support Workers, to address resident and building issues.
Completes a detailed participant activity log & shift exchange, reporting any incidents, occurrences, health and safety risks, status of resident community, resident interpersonal conflict.
Understands risk management procedures and responds professionally and appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to responding to all emergency situations, such as managing a resident emergency (e.g. illness, fire in the unit or building), or emergency that affects building operations (e.g. elevator breakdown, power failure).
Be prepared to work in environments where they might be pest control and hoarding issues
Be prepared to work in environments where there may be death and dying
Be prepared to work in environments where there may be drug use
Other duties assigned by the management team

What You Bring to the Team

Two-year diploma in social services or certification in security
Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience working with older adults and/or seniors with mental health, addictions issues, and street involvement.
Ability to interact effectively with high risk, marginalized, and vulnerable individuals.
Demonstrated ability and experience dealing with aggressive behaviours and effective de-escalation and boundary setting skills.

What Will Set You Apart

Demonstrated ability in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently within established agency policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Demonstrated use of good judgment.
Experienced team player
Demonstrated competency with using computers, databases, and web-based applications.
Knowledge of geriatric and aging issues.
Knowledge of harm reduction approach.
Knowledge of mental health act.
Knowledge of community resources and various systems in Toronto.
Might work in environments where clients use substances.
Might work in environments wherein clients have incontinence issues.
Clients may exhibit responsive behaviours including profanities and expletives.
Able to lift 40lbs.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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Responsibilities

The Overnight Support Worker ensures the safety and well-being of residents and the facility during overnight hours. Responsibilities include providing reception services, monitoring common areas, responding to emergencies, and implementing crisis de-escalation strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a two-year diploma in social services or a security certification. A minimum of three years of experience working with older adults, particularly those with mental health or addiction issues, is required.

Skills

Crisis intervention
De-escalation
Harm reduction
Supportive counselling
Case management
Security monitoring
First aid
Risk management
Conflict resolution
Boundary setting
Clerical duties
Geriatric care
Mental health support
Addiction support
Interpersonal communication

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Keywords

Supportive Housing
Social Services
Security
Mental Health
Addiction Support
Harm Reduction
Crisis Response
De-escalation
Case Management
Geriatric Care
Risk Management
First Aid
Community Care
Emergency Response
Documentation
Shift Exchange
Vulnerable Populations
Conflict Resolution
Boundary Setting
Data Entry

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