Job Order Detail

Description

Elmwood is seeking Twelve (12) Support Worker Assistant Summer Students to assist in our Community Homes over the summer months. This in-scope position will report to the Community Home Coordinator, and is responsible for the ongoing support, health and safety of individuals living with intellectual disabilities. The Support Worker Assistant Summer Students will provide resident support/care in a manner that meets the individuals unique needs in their homes. They will follow all organization policies/practices and the direction of their supervisor, or their supervisors designate. Support Worker Assistant Summer Students are required to work as part of a team.

Qualifications and Experience:
Completion of Grade 12 and/or equivalent qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to understand and follow written direction and/or direction provided verbally over the phone
Flexibility, patience, and the ability to cope with unpredictable or aggressive behaviors
Demonstrate qualities of trust, respect, and empathy
Self-directed with demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to independently problem solve
Possess sufficient experience to satisfactorily perform assigned tasks
Must provide a criminal record check at point of hire and upon request
Disability Support Worker Certificate, Continuing Care Assistant, or other related education preferred
Experience in providing personal care
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Computer skills

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant and will commence from June 2023 until end of August 2023 and works 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends.