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Direct care and support workers in any program report to the designated supervisory staff, and are responsible for the safety and security of a facility, program continuity, and providing supportive services to clients in the home and community. The successful applicant will:
-Ensure all physical/medical needs are met on an on-going basis.
-Assist in providing support in areas of choice for: medical, physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellness.
-Assist clients in the area of personal hygiene and grooming while respecting their personal choice.
-Assist and support clients preferences and desires to have quality of life programs and services in either the home or community setting.
-Assist and support the client in recreation and leisure participation and planning in either the home or community setting.
-Assist, support, and coach clients in designing individual program plans that work for them and their families/guardians.
-Ability to implement existing plans and report on the outcomes.
-Work cooperatively with other staff and agencies.
Qualifications:
-Experience working with cognitively and/or physically disabled individuals.
-Must have excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
-Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
-Valid First Aid/C.P.R. certificate.
-Valid Class 5 Drivers License and own vehicle preferred.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Work Setting
- Aboriginal band council
- Group home
- Government agency
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
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