Developmental Service Worker

1 week ago

Nepean, Canada Christian Horizons Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 16 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home
**Tasks**:

- Administrative and office activities
- Sign language
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Elderly
- Families
- Females
- Males
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Other benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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