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We are currently seeking a caring, compassionate, person centred and enthusiastic individual to join our team! We are hiring for an individualized service provider. This person will be responsible to provide one to one care for an individual with varied abilities between 15-24 hours a week. They will provide transportation and support in our day program facility in Langenburg and Esterhazy. 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.
-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
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
- Group home
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
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