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Residential Care Workers
*These positions may fill before the application
deadline, please apply immediately*
Positions:
Casual positions, part time positions, and full time positions
Must be available evenings and weekends
We are looking for enthusiastic, kind and patient
support staff to work with adult clients with
Autism. Fun, flexible, workplace, with many
opportunities for training and advancement.
You must be willing to build a relationship with
the individuals we support, and understand that
you may experience challenging and stressful
situations. Our primary focus is to support
adults in their homes in a respectful and creative environment.
Duties:
Assist adults with autism in a group home or
family home setting with all aspects of daily
living
Assist individuals with personal care (dressing,
bathing, toileting, etc.)
Accompany individuals on recreational outings and
to community events.
Assist with day to day activities in the home,
including cooking and cleaning
Assist in planning and implementing programs as
part of the core team.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals with special
needs or Autism is preferred. Leadership skills
are an asset, as well as Disability Support Worker
certificate or equivalent.
Some post secondary education is an asset.
Training will be provided.
Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
is required.
Valid driver's license and vehicle are required.
PLEASE PROVIDE THREE REFERENCES ON YOUR
APPLICATION.
The starting wage for this position is depending on the position hired for
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Provide personal care
- Prepare, cook and serve meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Administer medications
- Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Type of Clientele
- Persons with an intellectual disability
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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