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Overnight Asleep Residential Program Jobs in Toronto, ON at Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc.
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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
WHY JOIN VITA?
We love supporting the community we serve! At VITA, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work. No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference.
Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe it’s not about fitting into our culture; it’s about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.
We can’t wait to see what you will bring!
OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring anOvernight Asleepto join our team. This full-time position is an opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work.
THE ROLE
Assists members with personal care and hygiene as necessary. This may includeprompting members to complete their personal care or hygiene, encouraging independence, assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and position change, as well as care, maintenance and use of any equipment required for the support of the members.
Support members with complex behavioural needs; somemembers have involvement with Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Ontario Review Board.
Inspects, monitors, and ensures all safety aspects are in place for safe overnight operation, e.g. hallways cleared, alarms set etc.
Performs housekeeping activities and completes any outstanding chores, which have not been completed by the previous shift.
As appropriate, facilitates and assists members with their individual Personal Support Plans to achieve identified goals with the involvement of the members.
Administers and records prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follows the agency’s Medication Policies and Procedures.
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.
Facilitates essential communications with Primary Direct Care Staff, family members and other services systems as necessary, documenting information in the established communication media.
Communicates any medical needs of the member to the appropriate personnel, apply first aid as required and completes all documentation such as daily logs, communication book etc.
Identifies and reports equipment and residential maintenance needs.
Follows on-call procedures according to Policies and Procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or delegate.
Participation in meetings and trainings as required.
SHIFT:
Monday – Thurs (10pm – 8am)
WHAT YOU BRING
Completion of Post-Secondary Education (PSW, Health Care Aid) or other relevant post-secondary education.
Minimum 2 years’ experience post graduate working with individuals with disabilities.
Valid driver’s license required.
Valid and on-going current training certificates in Abuse …
Title: Overnight Asleep Residential Program
Company: Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Inc.
Location: Toronto, ON
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