ABOUT THE JOB
The Home Support Worker supports individuals with diverse abilities in their homes with personal care, hygiene, and household duties. The main responsibilities include:
Monitors the overall well-being of the individual and reports any changes
Provides personal care, including feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, etc.
Administers medication following agency procedures
Manages household duties such as laundry, shopping, housekeeping, etc.
Provides life skills support and development
Fosters healthy eating habits through planning and preparing meals.
Transports individuals to appointments and other places
Implements the agency's health and safety standards while working with the individuals
Ensures that the individuals' behavioral plans are followed
Collaborates with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisors
BENEFITS
Selection between two options for paid leave:
o Option 1: 10.6% additional pay with every paycheck OR
Option 2: Vacation accrual at 3 weeks per year (6%) and fully paid statutory holidays
5 days/year of fully paid sick leave
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. temporary full-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined after 1 year of continuous service in the role. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Home Support or Health Care Aide Certificate
Minimum one (1) year related experience working with individuals with diverse abilities and varying complex needs
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES
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