Support Worker

**About us**

Spike Inc is a not-for-profit business located in Winnipeg, MB. We are collaborative, inclusive, rewarding and our goal is to deliver responsive care, housing and quality life facilitation in the residential setting, to people who require a mix of health and life enrichment services. We are committed to the needs of the whole person. Through the participation of those we serve we will take pride in making a difference in the quality of their lives. We advocate innovation and excellence in care of vulnerable individuals living with physical and/or intellectual disabilities..

Our work environment includes:

- Casual work attire
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training

Job Requirements
- Completion of High School
- Valid Class 5 drivers license
- Valid emergency First Aid/CPR level C
- Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector search (Winnipeg Police)
- Child and Adult abuse registry checks
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) & experience an asset but not required.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A WEEKEND ONLY POSITION. THE HOURS WOULD BE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9-4PM.

**Responsibilities**:
Client Care
- Provide assistance/support to the clients in all areas of daily living & personal care as directed by their personal care plans and as directed by the Supervisor and/or Coordinator
- Promote positive social skills & social involvement in a variety settings
- Promote healthy living and healthy food choices
- Support the clients with their right to make their own decisions in a responsible manner and support them in maintaining a clean home.
- Commitment to the clients’ physical and emotional well being

Financial Management
- Responsible for maintaining the financials of the home/program and clients funds; Including daily cash transactions records, obtaining, recording, and storing receipts for all transactions; counting and reconciling all monies at the onset and conclusion of each shift; maintaining any other records as directed by the immediate supervisor or program coordinator
- Reporting any discrepancies to the immediate supervisor immediately
- Supporting the clients in all aspects of money management including adhering to their personal budget as directed through the individual financial plans and by the immediate supervisor or program coordinator

Household
- Complete all tasks assigned through the daily chore list and as identified by the immediate supervisor/Program Coordinator through verbal or written communication
- Read and sign all memos and other written communication
- Identify and report any repairs, health or safety concerns to the immediate supervisor and take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of clients and others.

Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively; written and verbal
- Complete all journals and logs as identified in the daily chore list
- Reporting any misconduct or any disclosure of abuse of a client both verbally and in writing to the immediate supervisor and program coordinator
- Completing incident reports for all reportable incidents prior to the end of shift
- The incumbent is responsible for reading and abiding by all S.P.I.K.E. Inc. policies and procedures as outlined in the employment manual, Collective Bargaining Agreement and written instructions in the Communications Binders.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14-25 per week

**Salary**: From $19.62 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Weekends only

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Manitoba Drivers License Class 5F (preferred)
- Level C First Aid with CPR (preferred)
- Criminal Record Check (Wpg Police/RCMP) (preferred)
- Adult Abuse Registry Check (preferred)
- Child Abuse Registry Check (preferred)
- NCVI Certificate (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person