Overnight Awake Support Worker Temporary FT 6 Months (Grange)

Hopewell Support Services • Guelph, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hopewell is looking for a Temporary Full Time Overnight Awake Support Worker to join our Residential and Respite Services Team, supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities across multiple sites in Guelph-Wellington, ON! The Overnight Awake Support Worker works as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a biopsychosocial model of intervention for children, youth and adults with complex developmental, physical and emotional challenges. This position will primarily be responsible for the care of individuals while they are asleep during the overnight hours. The Overnight – Awake Direct Support Worker is expected to be awake during the overnight hours and respond to support needs as required. Additional tasks include completing light housekeeping tasks to maintain the home and program.

Requirements

• Work flexible hours within a variety of settings as required by the changing needs of the program and the people we support.
• When required, must be able to undertake the lifting of people following guidelines for proper back care, lifting, and transferring as required by the program.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex behavioral needs.
• University or college degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• Must have a valid class G driver's license.
• Current First Aid, CPR certifications and Vulnerable sector check (or willingness to obtain), with a commitment to maintaining compliance and best practices.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of First Aid, CPR, CPI, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, fire prevention and safety procedures and other areas as deemed necessary by the association.

Responsibilities

• Support independence of individuals with daily living programs (toileting, feeding, grooming etc.)
• Instruct, advise or support individuals on managing household cleanliness, grooming hygiene, nutrition, and other personal care needs.
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
• Provide transportation to individuals via association or public transit.
• Provide personal care supports according to directions on the established care plan or best practice
• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, dispensing medication, as directed by a primary care physician, pharmacist or other regulated health care professional.
• Be familiar with and follow medication procedures and manage medication as per protocols
• Receive and properly execute the training received on: lifting and transferring, G-tube feeding which is individual specific, Medication dispensing
• Provide written documentation of events at the residence by the end of each shift as well as incident reports as necessary.
• Deal with emergency situations accordingly and contact emergency numbers when needed.
• Support the maintenance of the home and program by completing housekeeping tasks as required these duties may include laundry, washing dishes, preparing breakfast etc.
• Report to supervisor any contravention of the legislation, standards, policies and procedures, e.g., defective equipment or hazards in the work environment.
• Understand and follow guidelines for financial accountability with respect to petty cash, purchasing for the individuals and the program, individuals’ accounts etc.
• Keep up to date all training as required, request additional support and guidance if unsure of how to manage a situation.

Benefits

• Competitive regular hourly wage rate for hours worked $24.94
• Flexible work schedule based on client & staff needs.
• Employee Assistant Program coverage for all employees.
• Comprehensive group benefits coverage including life, AD & D, health, medical and dental benefits coverage for full time employees and AD&D for all employees according to Hopewell Policies.
• Contributory group registered retirement savings plan – Hopewell contributes up to 3% for full time employees according to Hopewell Policies.
• Paid time off with up to 25 days per year of vacation and holiday pay depending on length of service with Hopewell Support Services and according to Hopewell Policies.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities in Social and Community Services.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day in the lives of those we support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree