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Maidstone Group Home is seeking an individual living in the area who would like a rewarding and fulfilling work experience supporting persons with differing abilities. Reporting to the House Manager and/or Program Co-ordinator duties will include supporting individuals in activities of daily living, development of life skills, and development of leisure life skills.
Previous experience working with persons who have Multiple Disabilities would be an asset although not required. Extensive training will be provided with an opportunity for advancement. CPR and First Aid required or a willingness to obtain. Class 5 driver's license would be an asset. A Police Record Check is required if you are offered employment.
Hours of work - 7 or 8 hour shifts. Day and evening shifts weekdays and weekends.
Applications to close when position is filled. Inquiries welcome.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Establish registry of special needs support workers
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
Work Location Information
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)