Community Support Worker – Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley

Location: Pembroke, Ontario

Wage: $22.56 – $27.23 per hour (CUPE unionized position)

Deadline to Apply: January 29, 2026

POSITIONS: Part-time and Casual

Various shifts available – days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Us
At Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley (CLUOV), we are dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual disabilities to live extraordinary, fulfilling lives. We believe in person-centered support that promotes independence, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement.

Position Summary
Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is actively involved in the Ottawa Valley to provide adults living with an intellectual disability with the support needed to live their fullest and most extraordinary lives. We are currently hiring for Contract Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual positions. Shifts are on a rotating schedule that includes weekends. Shifts vary in length up to 12 hours in duration all positions include days and evenings, and alternate weekends, and holidays, or overnight for Night positions.

Key Responsibilities
Promote independence, inclusion, and personal growth for individuals supported

Provide personal care, including bathing, feeding, oral and personal hygiene

Implement individualized support plans (ISPs) and behavioural support plans (BSPs)

Document daily activities and updates using AIMS software

Administer medication and perform controlled medical acts (training provided)

Apply Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques (training provided)

Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and external professionals

Maintain a respectful and professional presence in individuals’ homes

Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and driving
 

Qualifications
Two years of post-secondary education in human, or health sciences is preferred for all positions, however candidates who demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and job training will also be considered.

Current vulnerable sector screening (or willing to obtain)

A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of vehicle insurance

Current certifications in First Aid, CPR (or willing to obtain)

Proven excellence in working both independently and in a team

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities is an asset, however extensive orientation and training will be provided

Experience with supporting individuals in other ways (i.e. aging parents, family with a history of disabilities and/or mental or physical illnesses)

Bilingualism is an asset, but not necessary

Experience working with dual diagnosis and challenging behaviours

Compensation
This is a positive and collaborative CUPE unionized workplace. Salary for all available positions ranges from CA$22.56 -CA$27.23 per hour and additional benefits included.

A variety of schedules and options for hours of work

OMERS Pension for all employees

Paid personal time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training & career development

Wellness program

Flexible schedule
 

Join Our Team!
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. At CLUOV, you’ll work in a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment, where the people we support truly come first.

Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is an equal opportunity employer.
Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. We endeavour to provide accommodation wherever possible during the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We also provide access to third-party, unlimited counselling services for employees and their family members at no charge.