Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 15 Hours / Week

Schedule: 4-11:30pm Sat and sun

Compensation: $27.05/ Week

Location: Hamilton, ON.

Department: Developmental Services

ABOUT US

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton's original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are committed to providing meaningful and accessible services that create opportunities to amplify voices and co-create gender-inclusive and equitable communities.

YWORK FOR US?

Grounded in our core values of intersectional feminism, people-centered approaches, belonging, shared responsibility and solid partnerships, our work is guided by the belief that lasting change can be created together. YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities. Join us in taking bold action that leads to life-changing impacts in our community.

AS A YWCA HAMILTON EMPLOYEE YOU GET

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Childcare discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

RESPONSIBILITIES

This employee will work within a 24-hour intensive supported residential housing model that will serve a total of 2 women. Individuals served will have a confirmed Developmental Disability, Mental Health Diagnosis, and challenging behaviours including: self-harm, property destruction, verbal aggression.



They will provide delivery of direct support services to both residents within the housing model and ensure the physical and emotional well-being and safety/security of all individuals within the residential site and in the community in alignment with YWCA Hamilton's Mission and Vision Statements including ARAO philosophies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- This is unique funding model to provide the appropriate services and supports to meet the complex needs of the residents.
- This employee will work in cooperation and alongside with other Community Agency Staff, YWCA Hamilton Staff, including Assigned Program Supervisor, full time, part-time and relief team members.
- They will perform all duties and responsibilities in a productive, professional and cooperative manner which will contribute to the overall goals of the partnership and DS Department and in keeping with general policies and guidelines of YWCA Hamilton.
- Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of individuals we support is maintained.
- Follow and adhere to QAM compliance and Legislation 299/10 standards.
- This employee will provide delivery of direct support services to individuals we support within their residential housing model.
- Support services in all areas of daily living within our service plan domains including but not limited to: bathing, hygiene routines, medication administration, medical/dental coordination, ISP development, meal preparation,



grocery shopping, chore lists/housekeeping, laundry, nightly safety inspections, advocacy, and in-house recreation opportunities and community outings that promote social inclusion.
- Provide supervision and ensure safety of residents during their shift.
- Support services offered will maintain or increase individual's independent living skills and personal growth.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

- In cooperation with program supervisor will perform all duties and responsibilities in a productive, professional and cooperative manner which will contribute to the overall goals of the partnership and DS Department and in keeping with general policies and guidelines of YWCA Hamilton
- Assist residents with ADL's, meal preparation, grocery shopping, menu planning, medication administration, assistance with hygiene routines, housekeeping, laundry, community safety skills, transportation, reducing risks to harm, community outings, recreation and social opportunities, and medical/specialist appointments
- Must attend and participate in regular team meetings in order to communicate and share information including achievements, progress, concerns and generate solutions
- Attend on-going professional development opportunities offered to program staff
- Contribute in the development, planning, implementation of day/evening and weekend in-house and community based social/recreational activities
- Program and agency policies are adhered to by staff and reviewed regularly
- All necessary administrative/documentation tasks are performed: FT case manager monthly summaries, ISP & Reviews completed by case managers, ISPs, BSPs & PRN protocols adher

📌 RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER (Canada)
🏢 YWCA Hamilton
📍 Canada