Relief Client Care Worker – WSH

Wesley • Hamilton, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford. We’re committed to equity, diversity & inclusion, and a healthy work-life balance. We would love for you to join our team!

We are seeking a highly motivated Relief Client Care Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.

The Client Care Worker will be working in Wesley’s Supportive Housing Program to support 10 adults living with a dual diagnosis. In this position, you will be scheduled based on your availability and staffing needs within a 24-hour residence.

This is a unionized, relief position. The rate of pay is $20.94 per hour; scheduled on as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Social Services, or relevant equivalent required.
• Current First Aid/CPR and NVCI certifications.
• Experience, effectively working with marginalized populations and a demonstrated ability to form rapport with target populations preferably in a residential setting.
• Experience providing client-centered services within a multi-disciplinary team of providers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of complex mental health diagnoses and experience with med administration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized and individual services to individuals with complex needs, behavioral and mental health challenges in a residential setting.
• Offer crisis intervention as appropriate; using safety plans, care plans, emergency intervention, and on-call as appropriate.
• Support clients as needed activities of daily living, life skills, and recreation.
• Regular checks on clients to ensure they remain safe and stable.
• Cleaning of the program common areas, and any preparation that can be completed to assist in the following shifts.
• Documentation such as case notes, med documentation, and cash counts.
• Client medication administration and basic health monitoring.
• Team meeting attendance, communication, and shift change documentation.
• To interact with clients in a dignified and professional manner acknowledging their strengths and following a client-centered approach.

Benefits

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute.
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree