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Residential Program Staff (Permanent, Relief - All Shifts)
The Residential Program Staff Member will provide a home-like atmosphere with a high quality of care to residents of the Porcupine Opportunities Program. This is accomplished by allowing for maximum independence and a high quality of life for each individual. In addition, Residential Program Staff ensures all residents are given the opportunity for as much community integration possible.
Duties include:
- Developing, prioritizing, and implementing daily plans for residents;
- Assisting all residents with their daily routines including hygiene needs;
- Planning and providing well-balanced, nutritional meals with residents needs in mind;
- Assisting residents in daily chores whenever possible and appropriate including house cleaning and laundry.
- Work in partnership with other staff to ensure the needs of residents are met.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work with multiple program participants while remaining focused on individual needing attention and care.
- Ability to both follow instructions and to think and act independently when needed.
- Willingness to do duties as assigned in a safe and timely manner.
- Effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and program clients.
- Help lift and support participants, where needed.
- Ability to work both day and night shifts.
- Preference will be given to individuals with post-secondary training and/or experience in a profession related to working with individuals with disabilities and/or health care.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities