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The Direct Support Professional (DSP) demonstrates a commitment to community inclusion as you provide supports to the individuals living at this community residence. You will need to have the ability to model calmness at all times and in all interactions with people, demonstrating patience, effective listening, respectful communication, and flexibility. You will be expected to foster team unity through effective communication, interpersonal relations and consistency in the application of practices, procedures, and protocols, in order to create a positive working culture and living environment where the highest level of care and services are provided to persons supported. You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the Values, Vision, Mission service Principles of Christian Horizons, through the implementation of consistent behaviour support plans and protocols, and a person-centered approach. Upholding the rights of people supported, promoting self-determination, and encouraging citizenship through community participation, is an essential focus of your responsibilities.
Requirements: DSW or equivalent; Current First Aid/CPR; Valid Class 5 drivers license.Commitment to team goals through assigned tasks and responsibilities and Person-Centered Support is crucial and computer literacy.
Christian Horizons welcomes all applicants regardless of religion or any Human Rights Code protected grounds. We seek to provide accessibility through all steps of the hiring process for applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
We thank all applicants; however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Specific Skills
- Prepare, cook and serve meals
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check