Job Type: Fulltime
Job Description:
Residential Support Worker
This position will appeal to a highly motivated individual experienced in the areas of providing individual support, supervision and personal care to persons with developmental disabilities in the DASCH residential program.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Residential Manager, the incumbent will:
- Provide individual emotional, physical, social and vocational support to individuals in a respectful and caring manner.
- Provide training and support to each individual in personal care and household skills.
- Promote independence and encourage decision-making through recognition and respect of individual’s interest and choices.
- Transport participants to and from activities and home in a safe and careful manner.
- Perform administrative duties including completing communication books/logs, incident reports and maintaining appropriate lines of communication with residential managers and staff.
- Maintain effective communication with the Residential Manager, coworkers and individuals.
- Be able to serve as a positive role model for staff and individuals.
- Willingness to work with an individual with aggressive tendencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Certificate in Disability and Community Support is an asset.
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Invention is an asset.
- Sound knowledge of developmental disabilities and experience working in the field.
- Current Emergency Level first aid certificate.
- Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License
- Demonstrated skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills are required.
It is DASCH’s practice to request a criminal record check and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.
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