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Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Position Summary:

Bayshore is seeking passionate and caring Developmental Services Worker- Mental Health and Addictions and be a part of a supportive and dynamic environment where you can truly make an impact. In this role, you will provide essential support services to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life.

Availability Required:

• Weekdays (Monday to Friday) Days and Evenings
• Weekend Rotation (Saturday and Sunday) Days and Evenings

Why Join Bayshore?

• Flexible Career Options: Full-time and part-time roles to suit your lifestyle
• Top Industry Wages: Competitive pay that reflects your skills and dedication
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental coverage for you and your family
• Retirement Savings Plan: Company contributions to support your future
• Paid Time Off: Including sick days, orientation, and training
• Travel Compensation: Fair reimbursement for your time and effort
• Efficient Scheduling: Maximize care time, minimize travel
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Modern Technology: Company-provided mobile devices for documentation and communication
• Supportive Management: Accessible and responsive leadership team
• Sign-on Bonus: $500 after 975 hours within your first year of employment

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Services: Deliver compassionate care according to the established care plan, ensuring the emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of our clients.
• Personal Goals: Empower individuals by assisting and supporting them in developing and achieving their personal goals.
• Daily Living Tasks: Provide comprehensive support with daily living tasks, including washing, dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, positioning, exercising, feeding, assisting with oxygen administration, and budgeting.
• Client-Specific Procedures: Perform specialized procedures with confidence and competence, ensuring the highest standard of care.
• Developmental Activities: Engage clients in activities that enhance their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Observation and Documentation: Monitor and document the physical, developmental, and psychological needs of individuals, ensuring their well-being.
• Facility Maintenance: Contribute to the smooth operation and maintenance of the residence/program facility.
• Client Support: Offer guidance and support to clients, helping them explore options and develop actionable plans.
• Progress Meetings: Regularly meet with clients to assess their progress, provide encouragement, and address any challenges.
• Community Participation: Facilitate access to personal, social, recreational, and community activities that align with clients’ preferences and abilities.
• Household Tasks: Assist with cooking, serving meals, cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to create a comfortable living environment.
• Companionship: Provide companionship and support during daily activities, fostering a sense of belonging and happiness.

• Medication Administration: Administer medication as required, ensuring clients’ health and safety.

   

   

Ready to make a meaningful difference in your community?
Apply today and start your journey with Bayshore HealthCare.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Secondary School graduate or equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited Developmental Services Worker Program or similar program

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening
• Proof of being free from TB
• Valid CPR certification (CPR Level C or BLS)
• Two supervisory references

 Experience

• A minimum of one-year recent Development Services care experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.
• Practical experience with mental health and addictions care.
• Has solid knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of community nursing and the delivery of support service to clients.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, French proficiency considered a strong asset.  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and rolling in bed
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions as related to client care; able to travel locally from assignment to assignment.

Vaccination Policy

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients.  Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.