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Disability Support Worker

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Vegreville, Canada WJS Canada Full time
In Your Role You Will

  • Support individuals to build life skills and social/occupational skills, independence and encourage participation and social interaction within the community.
  • Teach/assist the client with daily household tasks (food preparation, laundry, cleaning, etc) and light personal care (grooming, dental care, bathing)
  • Drive individual in your own vehicle to appointments, day programs, community events, etc.
  • Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.
  • Communicate/document information that relates to program changes/service recipient changes to peers, ministry representatives and other stakeholders as required.
  • Observe/document needs of individuals in service.
*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

  • Previous experience with complex behavior supports is an asset.
Other experience such as Nursing, Education Assistant, Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide may be considered.

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • MANDATORY - A valid Class 5 Driver License, clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle with suitable insurance.
  • Experience supporting clients/patients with autism an asset.
  • A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right to define/pursue their life choices, and participate in community events, employment and recreation.
  • Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention, Medication Administration, Abuse Protocol, Proactive Procedures and Behavioural Strategies, Foundations and Disabilities Training
  • Knowledge of basic health and safety rules and guidelines for personal health and safety, as appropriate.