Community Living Worker

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of each person supported and their required support/needs
• Participates in planning meetings, contributing to the Individual Support Plan and best support practices for people supported
• Assists people supported to achieve identified goals as outlined in plans or otherwise established
• Provides information and skill development that enables people supported to make informed decisions and choices
• Facilitates and/or accompanies people supported to medical, dental, and other professional appointments as required
• Dispenses, records, and signs for the administration of medication to people supported as per the orders of a health professional
• Provides personal care such as lifting, transferring, toileting, incontinent care/changing, bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal hygiene practices
• Carries out household management duties required, such as laundry, dishes, cleaning, and tidying
• Facilitate or complete meal planning, preparation, feeding, and associated clean up as required
• Assists, when necessary, with the creation of and adherence to budgets, management of personal finances
• Provides transportation to people supported as required
• Maintains and promotes a safe, enhancing environment for people supported
• Assists people supported to establish non-paid, natural relationships resulting in increased social capital
• Pursues resources available in the community and liaises with groups, employers, and members to promote participation of people supported in professional, recreational, and social activities

• Post-secondary education in the field of Human Services (i.e. Developmental Services Worker, Social Service Worker, Recreation and Leisure, Addictions, Psychology, Nursing)
• or some combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Must maintain a current and valid G or G2 Ontario Driver’s License with proof of at least $2 million vehicle insurance coverage
• Provides a recent, clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Screening Check and Standard or Emergency First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Acquires CPI Training Certification, Controlled Acts Training, Safe Food Handling Certificate, and other courses/training as required
• Demonstrates superior oral and written communication skills
• Uses analytical skills to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Is self-directed, maintain superior organizational and time management skills
• Applies common sense and understanding to carry out instructions
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, develop creative problem-solving solutions, form interpersonal relationships, and utilize collaboration and resource management skills

French language skills would be an asset