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Young woman (age 22) with a physical disability requires a Personal Care Worker/Companion. Seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual who has experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or education in the field. Successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the young woman engage in daily life; including time at home (lives with family), outings in the community (shopping, movies, coffee, lunch dates, etc) and attending Astonished Programming (see www.beingastonished.com. Duties will include personal care (transfers, bath, physio, dressing, meals and other duties). Successful applicant will be required, at times, to drive family accessible van and, at other times, accompany young woman on Paratransit.
Preference will be given to those individuals with post secondary in related field (Kinesiology, Social Work, Education, Psych, Nursing)
Previous experience with regard to persons with disAbilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships
Enthusiastic, takes initiative, self-motivated
Excellent organizational & communications skills
Ability to motivate, make decisions & problem solve
Possess a valid drivers license
Clear criminal record check
Provide current references
Essential Skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check