Careers at CLUOV
If you are passionate about working with people and making a positive impact on your community, apply now to join our team!
CLUOV is looking for dedicated employees to fill the following roles: Community Living Worker, Assistant Community Living Worker, and Sleep/Nights Community Living Worker.
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Community Living Worker
The Community Living Worker holds a critical direct support role within CLUOV, working under the direction of their supervisor and in collaboration with other team members to support people with disabilities in their community. This support entails, for example, facilitating relationships, managing finances, developing skills, attending appointments, assisting with personal care, working towards individualized goals, and establishing social roles that will promote the participation of people supported in a typical and valued life of the community. They will provide support and guidance to manage physical, emotional and environmental well being. Employees are required to work at any location within the organization and flexibility with regards to scheduling is expected.
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Assistant Community Living Worker
The Assistant CLW provides flexible and innovative supports to people with intellectual disabilities in the community in a way that is helpful, respectful and courteous. The supports provided include but are not limited to assisting with personal care (hygiene, finances, meal preparation, appointments), maintaining cleanliness and organization of the home, conducting routine inspections/examinations of property equipment and premises, and facilitating the pursuit of personal goals. Employees are required to work at any location within the organization and flexibility with regards to scheduling is expected.
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Sleep/Nights Community Living Worker
The Sleep/Nighs CLW holds a critical front-line role within CLUOV, providing flexible and innovative supports to people with intellectual disabilities in the community throughout the night. They will provide supports such as personal care, maintenance of the home's cleanliness and organization, routine inspections/examinations of property equipment and premises, and facilitation of the pursuit of , individualized goals. These employees will have the opportunity to sleep/rest during the shift, but are expected to respond to needs or issues throughout the night as required.
Hours and Wages
Casual
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Flexible schedule
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Evening, overnight & weekends
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On-call and short-notice shifts
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Work a few shifts/month or as often as you are able
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$18.00 - $22.23 per hour (varies depending on the type of shift)
Part-Time
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Commit to a rotating schedule
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7.5, 9, 10 and 12 hour shifts
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15-24 hours weekly with the opportunity to pick-up casual shifts (see left)
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$25.79-$26.88 per hour (before and after probationary rates)
Full-Time
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Commit to a rotating schedule
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7.5, 9, 10 and 12 hour shifts
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31-42 hours weekly with the opportunity to pick-up casual shifts (see left)
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$25.79-$26.88 per hour (before and after probationary rates)
Requirements
- High School Diploma - 2-year post-secondary education in the field of human/social service field OR a combination of relevant education and/or experience - Valid Driver's License (Class G2 or G), access to a reliable vehicle and proof of vehicle insurance ($2 million coverage) - Current certification in First Aid/CPR or willing to obtain Recent, clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Screening Check or wiling to obtain - Proof of at least 2 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine - Proven excellence working both independently and in a team - Ability to remain calm in stressful situations - Physical capacity to conduct tasks including but not limited to supporting lifts and transfers, conducting general household maintenance (indoor and outdoor), standing or walking for long periods of time, and bending, sitting, reaching, squatting and driving
A WORD FROM LOCAL DSWs
Ever wonder what it is like to be a Developmental Service Worker in Lanark or Renfrew County? Check out this video featuring: ​
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Barb Woods
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Kelly MacFarlane
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Henry Brodofske
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Tina Williams
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Natasha Aube
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Kristen Ritchie
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Simon Fero
Shorts from the video:
A Day in the Life of a DSW
What it Means to be a DSW
The DSW Program
We're Better Together!
Send your resume to Marcie Campbell at mcampbell@cluov.ca or stop by our office to chat with our hiring team about how you can become more integrated into our beautiful community while helping people with disabilities do the same!
Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environments. We endeavour to provide accommodations wherever possible during the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).