CYW or DSW

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Youth Worker (CYW) or Developmental Support Worker (DSW) to provide high-quality care and support to individuals with diverse needs. This role involves working in the community or home care settings with clients, focusing on enhancing the well-being and independence of clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Experience working independently and with a team for collaborative support with clients who have an autism diagnosis is required for some or all of the assignments.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through personalized caregiving and support.

Duties

• Participate in circle of care team collaborations.
• Provide direct support for assigned clients.
• Deliver clinical programming as directed by the care team.
• Provide written documentation as required for transparent support tasks.
• Provide patient care including medication administration and health monitoring under supervision
• Support clients with activities of daily living as required.
• Engage clients in social and recreational activities to promote social interaction skills, community interaction skills, and life skills as required.
• Maintain safety of client, self, and community.
• De-escalate with appropriate verbal and approved physical techniques.
• Maintain prompt submission of required files or documents.

Experience

• Knowledge of caregiving practices for individuals with disabilities including autism and FASD.
• Experience with medication administration, meal preparation.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Certification as a CYW or DSW or Degree/Dipl,oma in related/applicable field.
• CURRENT First Aid and CPR
• CURRENT CPI/NVCI/BMS/Safe Management Certificate
• CURRENT BRC or VSC
• Preferable: ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Autism specializations
• IDEALLY: G license/Driver's Abstract/2,000,000 liability insurance

Please note: With the volume of applications, only those who have the appropriate qualifications will be considered. If you are interested in a position with Pangea outside the scope of what is advertised, please apply directly on our website and your resume will be logged for future vacancies.

This role is ideal for compassionate individuals committed to providing respectful, attentive care that enhances the quality of life for those they serve.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $18.00-$24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Understand this is NOT a full time job
• Know how to use EXCEL
• Have a vehicle
• Have a G license
• Autism experience

Experience:

• support: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (required)
• First Aid Certification (required)
• CPI or Crisis Intervention (required)
• Diploma/Degree (required)

Location:

• Peterborough, ON (required)

Work Location: In person