Share Care Programmer, Residential

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking an hourly Share Care Programmer to join our team.  This position will require weekend shifts, every second weekend, with the opportunity to take more shifts according to your availability.  As an hourly staff with ConnectWell Community Health you will have the option to participate in The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

 Position Summary: Duties include providing direct care support to individuals with complex medical, physical and developmental needs as part of a team of support professionals.  Shifts are scheduled in 12-hour blocks throughout the week, weekends, evenings and overnights to accommodate our 24 hr/7day residential home.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in one of the Social Sciences or Health related field or combined education and experience
• Substantial and proven experience in working with adults with special needs. As well as experience working within day program and respite/share care environments
• Work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Provide personal tasks as required for individuals being supported
• Implementation of individualized goals and objectives including medical & behavior protocols
• Complete housekeeping and meal preparation tasks
• Flexibility in completion of job-related tasks

Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Residential Share Care Coordinator.

HOW TO APPLY:  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Application deadline is April 25, 2025.  Please send to the attention of Cheryl Allan, callan@connectwell.ca.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening which includes a criminal reference check and proof of 2^nd COVID vaccination.

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Christine Crampton to let us know how we can assist you.

ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay Rate:                    $32.47 hr to $37.67 hr

ConnectWell Share Care Programmer Job Description