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Duties and responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Program Manager and the Acquired Brain Injury Community Support Supervisor, the ABI Community Support Worker will assist adults with acquired brain injuries to achieve goals in a community setting.
Duties include:
- Assisting in activities of daily living
- Providing structured or spontaneous leisure activities
- Finding meaningful activity or volunteer options in the community for clients
- Assisting clients to manage socially appropriate behaviours
- Scheduling transportation if needed
- Implementing compensatory strategies developed by rehabilitation professionals
- Documenting progress and/or concerns
- Reporting regularly to ABI Community Support Supervisor
Qualifications:
Education:
- Certificate or diploma in Rehabilitation Services field and/or current enrollment in courses in the Human Services field
- CPR and First Aid certification an asset
Experience:
- Experience working with individuals with a disability is preferred
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be flexible and work independently
- Creative planning skills
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Access to vehicle and valid driver's license
The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks