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We are currently seeking a caring, compassionate, person centred and enthusiastic individual to join our team! We are hiring for a Direct Support Worker in our Langenburg Group Homes working a variety of hours.
The role may include but is not limited to:
- Implements person centred plans
-Provides personal and physical supports and care to participants as necessary (i.e. feeding, dressing, bathing etc.)
-Acts as a positive role model
-Understands and follows both positive and behavioural programming
-Stores, administers, and documents use of medications
-Provides overall life enrichment to individuals through both positive programming, community outings etc.
-Cooks, cleans and reports maintenance concerns as necessary
-Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
- Medication Administration Certificate
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Implement behaviour management programs
Work Setting
- Social service agency
- Group home
- Government agency
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with learning disabilities