Temporary Full Time Support Worker

Rygiel Supports for Community Living is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals in the community who have a developmental disability, as well as other varying abilities. Our mandate is to enable each person to lead a fulfilled and participatory life within the community.

Rygiel will be embarking on the "Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion." This initiative lays out the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ long-term vision for developmental services in Ontario. Our goal is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are fully supported to participate in their communities.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about being part of a society where everyone belongs and is valued? Rygiel Supports for Community Living is seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team and provide high-quality support to individuals with disabilities in Hamilton.

The Support Worker is a full participating member of the staff team, which provides support to individuals to have meaningful relationships, activities and work within his/her community. The Support Worker will exercise and model skills to support and enable the team to work collectively with the individual in addressing and meeting the needs identified by the Individual Support Plan, Daily Support Guide and help to bring about the individual’s visions.

Job Responsibilities

• Create a warm, supportive, and inclusive living environment by working closely with a team to ensure residents feel safe and valued.
• Assist with social and leisure activities, transportation, and medical appointments as needed.
• Respond effectively to the changing needs of the individuals you support by observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in behaviors.
• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, including personal care, bedside, and personal hygiene (helping individuals move, bathe, and groom with dignity), meal preparation (i.e. plating, feeding), and light housekeeping (i.e. sweeping, laundry, dishes, etc) in a home environment.
• Assist with medication and medication reminders as needed.
• Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal goals, fostering independence, meaningful relationships, and participation in the community.
• Participate in ongoing staff training and development.

• Social services related diploma or degree (DSW, SSW, PSW or related).
• A minimum of 1 year experience supporting individuals in their home and community.
• Knowledge of healthcare support care, Behavioural Support Plans and community resources.
• Experience providing complex healthcare support including g-tube feeds, ostomy care, oral suctioning, and seizure management.
• Experience with lifts, special diets, redirection of following PT plans.
• Excellent homemaking skills (cooking, decorating, cleaning).
• Experience with goal setting, completing goals, and documenting the progress of goals as set out in the Individual Support Plan.
• Engage in meaningful activities and outings with people supported.
• Proven demonstrated ability to assist individuals supported to establish and maintain positive relationships with each other and build new ones.
• Proficient computer skills including a demonstrated ability to work with AIMS and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong listening/communication skills, writing and reporting skills, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a team.
• Excellent conflict-management skills using patience, empathy, and collaboration.
• Excellent time-management, organizational skills, able to manage multiple demands.
• Proven ability to motivate and encourage team members, valuing their strengths.
• Ability to plan, implement, organize, multitask, make decisions, problem-solve, and complete tasks independently, while following the input and direction given by the individual supported.
• Willing to learn new skills, respond to feedback and adapt to any situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families while continuing to support relationships.
• Successful completion of Pharmacology course.
• Knowledge of alternative communication that will be directed by the individual supported (i.e., Blissymbolics, SIGN language, Pic Symbols, where applicable).
• Ability to understand non-verbal and Gestural language where applicable.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform moderate to heavy lifting.
• Available to work days, evenings, and weekends; willingness to be flexible, reliable and adjust schedules as required by the person(s) being supported and their personal schedule(s).
• Compassionate, patient, and tolerant.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check.
• CPR Basic Rescuer and First Aid certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification.
• Full G class driver’s license.

Note: This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

If you require any accommodations, you may email your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations (please quote Temporary Full-Time Support Worker) to:

Rygiel Supports for Community Living
Attention: Human Resources
220 Cranbrook Drive, Hamilton, ON L9C 5V7
Email: careers@rygiel.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Interviews may begin prior to the application deadline.

No telephone calls please. Late applicants will not be considered.

RYGIEL Supports for Community Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Rygiel is committed to providing an accessible workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005), and the Human Rights Code (RSO 1990). Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process or during employment, the individual is invited to communicate and discuss their requirements with Rygiel’s Human Resources representative. Rygiel will provide, or arrange to have provided, reasonable accommodation specific to the applicant’s or employee’s accessibility needs.