Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time - 32 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Hamilton location

At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

Skills & Experience

Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability

Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot

Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations

Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety

Good at explaining and negotiating

Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support

Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills

Excellent, explicit, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role

The Ideal Candidate Will Have





An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work

Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary

Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people

A full New Zealand driver's licence

Able to pass a NZ police check

The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email

Requirements
If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, or

A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'

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📌 Community Support Worker - Residential - Hamilton (Ontario)
🏢 Spectrum Care
📍 Ontario