Description
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Responsibilities
Supporting the well being of an individual with developmental disabilities by participating in helping the individual achieve their goals, creating natural supports in their community, role modelling, planning recreational & leisure activities, personal care, implementation of programs that help support the individual's growth, problem solving, along with promoting life skills such as cooking, cleaning and daily documentation.
Requirements
- Clear Police Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check and 6 months or newer) is required.
- A valid Class 5 driver's license is required.
- Access to and use of a vehicle for all shifts with a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance and with the ability to transport clients is required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- Ability to work well as a team member.
- First Aid and CPR, Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT), crisis intervention training, medication delivery, abuse reporting protocol would be an asset but if the candidate does not have this specific training, it will be provided.
- Previous experience in this field and working with challenging behaviours would be an asset.
- Must have flexibility in their schedule.
- Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for applying for this position.
Benefits
After three months of employment the candidate would be eligible for Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Sick time and a Health Spending Account. Other benefits would be paid Mileage, Weekend Shift Differential, Employee and Family Assistance Program and bursary opportunities for continuation of education in a related area.