Direct Care Assistant Supported Living Program (1690)

at  Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc

WE ARE VITA!

Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community VITA is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenges. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our members every day. Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of others? Are you interested in a career that has a positive impact on the community?
YES? - Then please apply to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Post-Secondary Education (P.S.W., / Health Care AID) and/or 2 years of the related experience
• Valid G or G2 Driver’s License required

• Performs cleaning of the home on a regular basis, as well as other assigned duties, as per the program requirements.
• Occasionally facilitates and assists individuals within their Personal Support Plans to achieve identified goals with the involvement of the members.
• Facilitates essential communications with Primary Direct Care Staff and other services systems as necessary, documenting information in the established communication media.
• Reports immediately to the Supervisor and/or Program Director of any allegations, or suspicion of abuse, in relations to VITA members, as per VITA’s anti-abuse Policies and Procedures.
• Administers and records prescribed medication as per instructions from medical practitioner and follows the agency’s Medication Policies and Procedures.
• Assists members with personal care and hygiene as necessary. This can include assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and position change, as well as care, maintenance and use of any equipment required for the support of members.
• Transports and/or facilitate transportation for our members as required.
• Identifies and reports equipment and residential maintenance needs.
• Follows on-call procedures according to Policies and Procedures as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or delegate.
  Shifts: Tuesday to Saturday 2pm-10pm