Developmental Support Worker

Green Haven Illam provides home care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to encourage the healthy lifestyle and growth of individuals through activities, personal care and more. While assisting our residents with different needs, we are committed to supporting our clients to their fullest potential.

If you believe you are a dedicated and energetic person who loves to care for others, this is the place for you.

We at Green Haven Illam are looking for experienced Developmental Support Workers (DSW) in the areas of Toronto and Richmond Hill.

Positions Available: Full-time, Part-time and Casual (Morning, Evening and Weekend Shifts) Pandemic Pay is also included

What we are looking for :

• Creative problem solving skills
• Able to work well with others
• Interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates a professional manner with respect to residents and families in the home and in public
• Able to work fixed or rotating shifts (Day, Afternoon, or Overnight)

*Proficient in English language and writing. Other language is an asset.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared and assist clients with meals if they require assistance
• Administer and record prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follow medication policies and procedures
• Assist clients with activities of daily living
• Provide care to clients as outlined in their care plans
• Assist clients with their individual personal support plans to achieve their identified goals
• Assist clients with bathing and dressing if they require assistance
• Complete incident reports, daily logs, and any additional logs for clients
• Monitor and report any change in client’s well-being
• Transport and assist clients at appointments
• Support clients at day programs
• Provide daily supervision
• Ensure environment around residents are kept clean and safe
• Assist with light housekeeping duties
• Fulfil other related duties as assigned by the management team
• Comply with Policies

Qualifications : Certificates**:DSW, CPR/First Aid, Pharmacology, Safe Management, WHMIS (preferred)

• Valid G license
• Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience : 1 Year+ (preferred)

• College or University Education

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Fixed term contract

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Standard first aid/CPR certificate (preferred)
• safe management certificate (preferred)
• pharmacology certificate (preferred)
• WHMIS certificate (preferred)
• vulnerable sector check (within last 6 months) (preferred)
• Class G Licence (preferred)