WJS Canada Looking for Disability Support Workers (SLEEP Nights: 8pm-8am) Full Time

The Position
During overnight hours sleep shift staff ensure a consistent, healthy and safe environment for the person in care and are available to provide immediate support in crisis situations. In the event of an emergent situation, sleep staff will be responsible for awake responsibilities.
Scheduling:
Two (2) permanent, full-time positions
12 hour night shifts (8pm to 8am = 4 hours awake + 8 hours sleep) on a two week rotation.
Week 1 = Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Week 2 = Wednesday and Thursday
The front-line DSW sleeps at the client’s residence and is available, if needed, to assist the client during overnight hours.
***Awake hours are paid at $20+/hr complex needs rate. Sleep hours (11pm-7am) are paid at $15/hr***
*Complex need rate (Regular rate + $3/hr) paid when supporting complex needs clients. Regular rate ($17+/hr) paid for training/meetings/non-complex needs work. Any sleep hours are paid at$15/hr*

• 8pm – 11pm (4 awake hrs) – assist/model nightly bed-time routine (personal hygiene, brushing teeth, etc.) ensuring a consistent, healthy and safe environment for persons in care.

•11pm-7am (8 sleep hrs)- You will be provided your own private bedroom, within the residence and sleep hours are paid at minimum wage $15/hr. In the event of an emergent situation, sleep staff will be responsible for awake responsibilities to provide immediate support in crisis situations.

• 7am -8am – support client with morning routine; day shift arrives, shift exchange

NOTE* CUPE union membership required*
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• *** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

Key requirements for your success in this position

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED
• OR Diploma/Degree in Disabilities Studies, Healthcare Aide, Special Education, etc
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & complex needs.
• MANDATORY – A Driver License and reliable vehicle
• Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
• Employees receive training in Medication Administration, Abuse Protocol, Proactive Procedures and Positive Behavioural Strategies, Suicide Prevention, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour