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Community Support Worker Regina
CBI Health Group is hiring Community Support Workers to service clients in Regina. The CSW will provide assistance clients with development disabilities/mental illnesses who require assistance with community interaction, personal goals and homemaking. The younger adults might have behavioural concerns and the CSW will ensure their safety and their well-being in the community.
We are currently seeking staff that has an open availability and can work overnight shifts.
In this exciting role as a CSW, you will:
Develop and maintain positive and effective communications with the individual(s) and their families, management, co-workers and all others that are involved in the individuals care.
Complete the necessary records and documentation in accordance with, Residential care and licensing and department of Family Services and Labour requirements.
Maintain established logs (individual and communications log books, medical records, food intake forms, progress notes, evaluation of programs)on a daily basis and address any needs or concerns.
Read all meeting minutes, log entries, incident reports, and memos.
Prepare incident reports and ensure that they are submitted to the Team Leader or Residential Operations Manager).
Abide by confidentiality parameters
What we are looking for:
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Search that is valid within 3 - 6 months
Experience working with youth and adolescents.
Food Safe Certificate.
Experience working with clients who have challenging disabilities such as Autism, ADHD and behavioral issues, considered an asset.
Valid CPR level /First Aid Level Ccertification.
Non Crisis Intervention certificate, or equivalent.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
BENEFITS:
Competitive compensation and benefits. Paid Orientation
Training and development opportunities.
Employee Recognition.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Group home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities