POSITION:

To provide program assistance for students/clients and providing transportation to the Day Program for individuals from Ongwanada’s residential areas.

DUTIES:

• Assisting with activities of daily living, i.e. ambulation, feeding, dressing, personal hygiene and support in toileting;
• Motivating and instructing residents/clients in programs;
• Immediately reporting unusual symptoms and behavior;
• Accompanying clients for recreational swimming in the hydrotherapy pool;
• Driving Ongwanada persons served from their homes to their designated program area.
• Other related duties as required.

For the complete position description please contact Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker program or experience with individuals with a developmental disability.
• Incumbent must have current CPR/First Aid certificates and maintain re-certification as per Ongwanada standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid G Driving license with full driving privileges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; good oral and written communication skills.
• Must successful complete and maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training as per Ongwanada policies.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Current Resume quoting file number by 4 pm on the noted closing date to:

Human Resources Generalist-Human Resources

Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue

Kingston, ON    K7M 8A6

Fax (613) 548-8135

Email: careers@ongwanada.com