DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT WORKER (DSW)

Front Line Health Care offers support to agencies, organizations and institutions that work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors who are experiencing behavioural, social, emotional, and psychiatric difficulties.
We provide a professional and individualized approach to a Client-Centered Support system, reinforcing safety of the individual while contributing to specific client needs in their environment.
At Front Line Health Care, we offer a smarter way to staff selection. Our clients rely on us to provide qualified, reliable, and caring professionals to implement a high level of service to clients and patients that require unique care. Please see the job description below, if interested reply to further discuss this position.
Our Client has been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families since for decades. Our client offers a wide range of services including respite, person-directed planning, employment supports, residential programs, and community-based activities. We are proud assist in recruiting quality staff to support over 4,000 individuals and their families in 80 locations across Toronto.
Position: DSW – Development Support Worker
Group homes: Scarborough – South Kingsway and Morningside Ave
Toronto – Keele St and Annette St & Jane and Weston areas

Rate of Pay: $21/hr
Hours of Work: All shifts – Day, Afternoon and Evening Shifts – Weekday, Weekends, Statutory holidays. Availability for ON CALL and pre scheduled shifts on a week to week or day to day basis

This position contributes to the delivery of supports and programs consistent with life plans to meet the needs of individuals in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

Responsibilities include participating in life planning sessions, implementing life skills programs, providing tailored support and providing appropriate personal and physical care and crisis response.

EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment – wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes and other specialized equipment. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training. Valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports
• Supporting assessment of day to day needs of individuals supported, the implementation of life plans, and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response
• Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and to share information on behalf of individuals supported
• Supports life skills training and provides emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis
• Maintaining documentation and ensuring an appropriate standard of living for individuals supported.

At time of application Must have Valid:
– DSW Certificate – Accredited School / Program
– Criminal Police Background Check – Valid within the year
– Current CPR First Aide
– PREFERRED – SMG – Safe Management Certificate – Courses available at our Training Centre Monthly
– Vaccinated with Booster up to date
– Up to date immunizations (i.e. TB)

At Front Line Work Force Inc., we offer Competitive Pay, Weekly Pays, Weekly Paid Vacation Pay, Direct Deposit. If you are interested in any of the above position, please bring in your Resume, Photo ID & SIN card, Valid CPI, CPR/First Aid Certificate, Vulnerable Sector and DSW Certificate and Pharmacology Certificate at time of application. We will be accepting applications Monday to Friday between 9am-3pm.FRONT LINE WORK FORCE INC 2077 Dundas St East Unit 202 Mississauga Ontario L4X1M2 (2 sets of lights west of Hwy 427, across the street from Leon’s)
Front Line Work Inc. Force provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Front Line Work Force Inc. does not us AI for recruitment.
Front Line Work Force Inc. is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, provide the information in this communication or documentation about our services in a format that takes into account a person’s disability.