support worker - social services

Work setting

• Private residence

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities