Direct Care Staff Awake Overnight - O'Brien

We are looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.

• Work up to 72 hours biweekly
• Minimum starting rate of pay is $25.66 per hour
• 11 paid statutory holidays
• Employer paid confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

• Proven successful completion of grade 12 high school diploma and a PSW Certificate. Other post‑secondary academic credentials may be considered for equivalency as determined by the employer.
• Previous recent work experience in a community residential setting providing support for individuals with disabilities is preferred and a definite asset.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer operations and software applications.
• Current valid driver’s licence and own reliable transportation to be used in the course of employment.

• Using a Personal Outcome Measures lens, act as the support person for people residing in the home
• Supporting people to develop and realize individualized goals through the Individual Support Planning process in accordance with the desire of the person and in conjunction with the Supports and Services Supervisor and the Senior Support Worker
• Completing all required documentation in a timely and effective manner, as outlined in Documentation Due reports and as requested by the Supports and Services Supervisor
• Actively participating and supporting the person to work toward achieving their personal outcomes
• Providing personal care when needed and visual checks throughout the night to all people supported in the home
• Maintaining vigilance over the physical and mental well‑being of individuals, promptly reporting any changes in condition to the On‑site coordinator, while accurately and diligently updating individual records as necessary
• Monitoring person’s behaviour, psychoactive medication usage, possible blood sugar levels and other tracking as needed and provide feedback and recording to the team and on the Electronic Medication Administration System.

Empower Simcoe is committed to being non‑discriminatory and providing equal and barrier‑free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.