Developmental Support Worker/DSW

6 days ago

Richmond Hill ON LB C, Canada Green Haven Illam Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Green Haven Illam provides home care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to encourage the healthy lifestyle and growth of individuals through activities, personal care and more. While assisting our clients with different needs, we are committed to supporting our clients to their highest potential.

Description of role

A developmental support worker (DSW) supports individuals throughout all stages of life who have a developmental disability.

Core competencies:

  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Able to work well with others and independently
  • Interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication
  • Must be available to work pre-determined scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends
  • Demonstrates a professional manner with respect to clients and families in the home and in public
  • Must be able to maintain good attendance
  • Collaborate in-person directed planning process
  • Be able to teach daily living skills to adults

Responsibilities:

  • Meal preparation
  • Ensure breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared and provided
  • Assist clients with meals if they require assistance
  • Administer and record prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follow medication policies and procedures
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living
  • Provide care to clients as outlined in their care plans
  • Assist clients with their individual personal support plans to achieve their identified goals
  • Provide personal support to clients (i.e., activities of daily supported living, bowel/bladder routines, skin care, general hygienic routines
  • Assist clients with bathing and dressing if they require assistance
  • Complete incident reports, daily logs, and any additional logs for clients
  • Monitor and report any change in client's well-being
  • Sign communication book for clients before end of shift
  • Debrief relieving staff of client's behaviour in communication book
  • Transport and assist clients at appointments
  • Support clients at day programs
  • Provide daily supervision
  • Ensure the environment around clients are kept clean and safe
  • Assist with housekeeping duties
  • Fulfil other related duties as assigned by the management team
  • Comply with Policies, Procedures and Protocols

Qualifications:

Diploma, Certificate or a Combination of relevant training: PSW, CPR, Pharmacology, Safe Management, WHMIS (Preferred)

  • Valid G license
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Google Docs and general computer skills

Experience: 1 Year+ (Preferred)

* College or University Education

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Licence/Certification:

  • Class G Licence (preferred)
  • CPR and First Aid Certificate (preferred)
  • Pharmacology: Medication Administration Certificate (preferred)
  • Safe Management: Crisis Intervention Training (preferred)
  • WHMIS Certificate (preferred)
  • Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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