October 3
A family is looking for a support worker with a flexible schedule to spend time with their 6 year old daughter in Wellesley. Experience in personal care is an asset as their daughter requires full care. Days and time commitments are very dependent on the family’s schedule, however workers will start around 4:00pm and will […]
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October 3
A 19 year old male in the Kitchener area is seeking out a patient and supportive worker. This individual shows minimal communication and needs full personal care. Lifts and transfers training is required for this position. Parents will be present during shifts. The time commitment includes about 8 hours of in home care every Saturday […]
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September 23
Part Time Contract Position (10 – 15 hours per week) This position is responsible for using exceptional time management , organizational, creative and people skills to ensure that our organization is represented in a positive manner in the community. Responsibilities include keeping the community and those we serve informed through our website, social media, blogging, newsletters, […]
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September 23
Part Time Contract Position (17.5 hours per week) This position is responsible to work in concert with other members of the Community Team and other program staff, in either a leadership or support function when organizing events. In some cases this position is responsible for all aspects of putting a special event together for the […]
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August 12
A mom in Kitchener is looking for a support worker to spend time with her 9 year old son at home on the last Tuesday of every month (5:30-8:30pm). This individual enjoys playing hockey, throwing balls and being active in the backyard and in the living room. He has an interest in snow blowers, lawnmowers […]
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August 12
A 27 year old man in Kitchener is looking for a support worker to assist with morning routines and driving him to his day program. This individual loves summer camp, playing with his cars (racing toys), magazines, outdoors, some TV shows, movies, car rides, and family/friends gatherings. A suitable worker would have a quieter voice […]
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August 12
A 34 year old man in North Waterloo is looking for a support worker to explore his community and to help with daily routines. This individual enjoys going outside in his wheelchair when the weather is nice, having books read to him and calming activities. A suitable candidate would need to be comfortable with understanding […]
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August 12
A sociable and friendly 45 year old woman with a developmental disability is seeking a nurturing and flexible worker to provide confident and caring support in her own home, and in community. She is at her best when she is with person centered caregivers who are team players, non-smokers, and who possess good communication and […]
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August 1
The Art of Summer The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 8 By: Amanda Gee, multi-modal therapist, Vita Cls Summer is such a fun time of year but it can also be a difficult time to come up with activities. When the weather is nice, you just want to get out of the house or program and DO […]
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July 10
Workforce Transformation: From Caregivers to Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 7 By: Perry Samowitz, New York State Region 3 Leader of the Centers for Workforce Transformation The most important staff in any organization are those who work directly with the individuals with developmental disabilities. They have the greatest impact on […]
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