Direct Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada CBI Health Full time

CBI Health is Canada's leading community-based healthcare provider, delivering both rehabilitation and home health services. Our integrated, interdisciplinary network delivers physical and mental health services in clinic, home and facility settings or remotely through virtual care / telehealth. With over 12,000 dedicated staff supporting over 800 communities across the country, we deliver proven outcomes that meet the evolving healthcare needs of Canadians.

**Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day**

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Direct Support Specialists will be responsible for maintaining and promoting physical care to include, menu planning and preparation, medication administration, personal care, activities of daily living, day-to-day house management, record keeping, etc.

The Direct Support Specialists will support individuals by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and the community to ensure that their comfort, safety, and health requirements are being met. The Direct Support Specialists will also encourage individuals to develop individual skills, talents and abilities so that they may have maximum control over their own life.

**Hours: Combination of hours and should be flexible and available to work either weekends and evenings.**

**What you need to be successful**
- Experience/knowledge of working with adult clients with intellectual and mental disabilities.
- Experience/knowledge of working with clients with alcohol and drug dependencies.
- Must have a valid certification in emergency first Aid and CPR.
- Required to have a clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry valid in the last 3 months.
- Minimum Grade Twelve education, preferably post-secondary, Developmental Service Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide certification or a combination of related education/experience.
- Good communication skills (both verbal and oral), organizational skills, the ability to work effectively within a team environment, sound decision making abilities and the capacity to work with mínimal supervision.

**What CBI Health offers you**
- Continuous learning and skills development, including management opportunities
- Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
- Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits including group health, dental and vision benefits, provided you are working a minimum of 25 hours per week
- Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

**About Us**

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of **Canada’s Best Managed Companies** for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- MB-Adult Abuse Regis Chck
- References
- CPR Certification
- Vulnerable Sector Screen
- TB 2 Step Test
- VSS Received

Preferred
- ON-Abuse Training
- ON-AODA
- MB-Child Abuse Regis Chck
- Code of Conduct
- Ethics in the Community
- New Hire H&S Awareness
- ON-IASR
- Infect Prev & Control CAN
- NB-Video Monitor Consent
- Privacy in Practice
- Ann. Decl. of Crim. Off
- Day 1 Orientation CL
- Day 2 Orientation CL
- Day 3 Orientation CL
- Day 4 Orientation CL
- Confidentiality/Non-Discl
- Driver’s Abstract
- Driver’s License
- Excess Hours Agreement
- First Aid Certification
- Immunization Verification
- NonViolence Crisis Interv
- OT Averaging Agreement
- Vehicle Maint. & OW
- Social Development Check
- Temporary Work Permit
- Vehicle Insurance
- VSS Receipt
- WHMIS Annual Training
- Workplace Violence Harras

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