Employment Status: Part-time

Department: Aspen Place

Union: Unifor HRM

End Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Code: 24718

• Pension
• Weekends
• Days
• Nights
• Evenings

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT!

St. Joseph’s Care Group is expanding capacity at Hogarth Riverview Manor to better serve our community and strengthen the broader health system.

As part of this exciting expansion, 14 new Community Transitional Care beds will be introduced to support individuals who no longer require hospital-level care but still need additional assistance while transitioning to community living. This initiative creates meaningful opportunities to be part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, people-centered care at a critical point in each person’s journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager – Seniors’ Supportive Housing, the Support Service Worker provides care to the clients of the Support Services Program in Aspen Place. Key responsibilities include providing individualized care to meet the needs of the clients, including help with activities of daily living, meal preparation, medication monitoring, emergency response, “how-are-you” checks, and social and recreational programming.

HIRING DEADLINE: June 1, 2026

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. However, consideration of submissions after the deadline will be at the organization's discretion. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the Hiring Deadline.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy currently available within our organization.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG.

By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.

St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education/Experience:

• Current Personal Support Worker (PSW), Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Social Services Worker (SSW) certificate from a recognized college program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Education/courses and or experience working with the elderly in a community setting, including medication assistance

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, and clients
• Ability to work independently and to function cooperatively and efficiently as a team member
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Assets:

• Experience with MED e-care software

Conditions of Employment:

• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.