Community Support Worker- Overnight (Graveyard)

Pacific Coast Community Resources • Port, OK

2d • CA$28 - CA$32

About The Position

As a Community Support Worker, you will work as part of a team to provide care and support to people living in staffed homes in their communities. You will encourage and empower the people supported to be independent and self-determining and to live the life they envision, while maintaining high standards of care, health, and safety. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This is an awake overnight position.

Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in community social services or health care.
• Experience with mental health and addictions.
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates.
• Previous behaviour management course or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with team members, professionals, families, and community members.
• Non-verbal communication skills.
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults.
• TB Test.
• Moderate computer literacy.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Respect and advocate for the rights and choices of the people supported.
• Interact effectively with the people supported.
• Empower the people supported to be full citizens of their community.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and documenting Personal Service Plans.
• Foster positive relationships with family members, professionals, coworkers, and community members.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration.
• Apply behaviour management principles and strategies, including those addressing mental health needs.
• Record daily activities and personal health information (PHI) in the case management database.
• Work with the people supported to keep their home clean and well maintained, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping.

Benefits

• On-the-job training in MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, and First Aid and CPR re-certification.
• Community involvement.
• Inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary of $27.53–$31.57 per hour.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care benefits package.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED