Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support

1 week ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Brightisle Full time


 At
MOMENTUM, our focus is on enhancing futures  We offer
programs to individuals who have a developmental and/or intellectual disability
to help them live healthy and active lives in their communities. Our programs
provide a stable, supportive environment for our residents so they can maintain
independence in daily living. We know our clients are happier at home and in
their communities, and we have a fantastic team of people who help them stay
there. We achieve the highest standards in health care quality because we know
people depend on us for safe, professional, dependable care.

We are currently looking to hire candidates for our location(s) in: St. John's / Metro, NL

The Opportunity:

We look for candidates
that fit in with Momentum's core values: Integrity; Quality; Community; Action;
Fun

A
Developmental Support Worker must have excellent decision making and
problem-solving skills; must be caring and enjoy working with others; have a
good work ethic; possess a positive attitude; be a supporting team member; and
can build positive relationships with the clients in our care, helping them to
work towards their independence where possible.

The DSW is
responsible for:

  • Assisting
    residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitoring for
    changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of
    activities
  • Identifying
    a crisis, defuse the situation, determine an intervention strategy, and contact
    necessary supports
  • Helping
    all residents in making healthy choices and following any pre-established
    orders by medical professionals.
  • Planning
    and supporting residents in daily activities, which may include, but not
    limited to, household chores, recreational activities, learning activities,
    physical fitness activities, and money management.
  • Monitoring
    and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for residents.
  • Assisting
    residents with personal hygiene skills and tasks.
  • Completing
    required, on-going training within Momentum and the Regional Health Authority
    required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

Minimum requirements:

  • Minimum
    2 years post-secondary education or
  • Social
    Service Worker Diploma, Community Support Worker Diploma, Human Services
    Diploma, or
  • Minimum
    2 years experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or
    co-occurring mental health disorders; or
  • Equivalent
    combination of education and experience may be considered

Conditions of Employment:

  • Current
    CPR/First Aid Certificate
  • Medical
    certificate indicating good health
  • Negative
    TB skin test
  • Up-to-date
    immunization record
  • Clear
    Record of Conduct

Not quite there?
Momentum provides Pre-Employment Training in:

  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
    Training
  • Therapeutic Crisis
    Intervention Training

Abilities
required:

  • Drivers
    License
  • Demonstrated
    ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent
    decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Good
    communication skills, both oral and written
  •   Excellent
    report writing abilities
  • Commitment
    to training and development

Salary:

  • $19.08 per hour as per collective
    agreement

*This is a unionized position with NL
Association of Public and Private Employees

Hours of Work:

This position is Casual, leading to Full-Time. 

For more information about Momentum, please visit our website at:  



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