Working for BACLA

Working for BACLA

Brockville & Area Community Living Association is always looking for potential employees with exceptional values, respect and a strong commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities so that they can become full participating members in our Community.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and promote a healthy and respectful work environment.

Positions available:

Residential Support Worker (Part Time OR Casual, Days or Nights Asleep)


Job Type: Part-time

Brockville and Area Community Living Association (BACLA) has a current need to hire Residential Support Workers as well as Night Attendants, and Relief (Casual) Employees. We currently have availability for part time temporary contracts and casual work, based on the needs and interests of the potential employee.

Similar job titles include Support Worker, Developmental Support Worker (DSW), Developmental Services Worker and Personal Support Worker (PSW).

Responsibilities:

  • Support adults with intellectual disabilities with their daily living and activities.
  • Effectively interact and problem solve with people we support, demonstrating empathy, genuineness and respect.
  • Act from the basis of always considering the person’s best interests first.
  • Review communication notes, medication sheets and all pertinent information at the beginning of shift.
  • Maintain clear, concise and accurate communication logs, shift outlines, reports, etc.
  • Be knowledgeable of and follow any guidelines in place regarding behavioural needs and approaches.
  • Ensure that people supported are appropriately dressed and groomed for the time of day, time of year and social circumstances.
  • Complete all required chores/tasks as indicated on the Day/Night Shift outline, complete all documentation.
  • Cook/prepare nutritious snacks and meals following planned menus.
  • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of all work related information.

Requirements:

  • Developmental Services Worker Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, Personal Support Worker or other similar educational backgrounds.
  • Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities would be considered an asset
  • A Valid G Driver’s License is required
  • Emergency First Aid (Level A) is required before working first shift
  • Vulnerable Person Criminal Record Check (updated within the last 6 months) is required
  • CPI Certification would be considered an asset
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • Computer skills

Hours of Work:

  • Hours of work vary for the casual position; therefore applicants must be available to work days, evenings, overnights and every other weekend. The position requires flexibility and availability to accept shifts which are between 3 and 12 hours in length, supporting 24/7 operations.
  • Hours of work for the part time positions would be a set schedule which follows the same rotation every two week pay period.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $25.67-$27.02 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Brockville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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All potential candidates will require a criminal reference and drivers license check before an offer of employment can be made.