Developmental Support Worker
3 days ago
St Catharines ON, ON, Canada
I.V.I Adult Services
Full-time
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Job Summary
The Developmental Support Worker provides respectful, person-centered assistance that supports individuals with disabilities in daily activities, communication, and participation. The role adapts support to each person’s needs and preferences while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Assist with caregiving and daily routines, encouraging individuals to participate as independently as possible.
- Communicate clearly and patiently, using American Sign Language when helpful to support understanding and choice.
- Follow established support plans and medication procedures, documenting relevant observations and sharing updates with the appropriate team members.
- Use special education approaches to support learning, engagement, and individualized goals.
- Your impact: Consistent, thoughtful support helps individuals participate more fully and gives colleagues clear information for coordinated care. Skills Required: Practical caregiving, clear communication, and careful attention to individual needs are essential for providing respectful daily support and following established medication procedures. Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities, familiarity with special education approaches, and American Sign Language can strengthen individualized communication and support. Must be able to work weekends. Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care Work
Location:
In person
- Assist with caregiving and daily routines, encouraging individuals to participate as independently as possible.
- Communicate clearly and patiently, using American Sign Language when helpful to support understanding and choice.
- Follow established support plans and medication procedures, documenting relevant observations and sharing updates with the appropriate team members.
- Use special education approaches to support learning, engagement, and individualized goals.
- Your impact: Consistent, thoughtful support helps individuals participate more fully and gives colleagues clear information for coordinated care. Skills Required: Practical caregiving, clear communication, and careful attention to individual needs are essential for providing respectful daily support and following established medication procedures. Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities, familiarity with special education approaches, and American Sign Language can strengthen individualized communication and support. Must be able to work weekends. Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care Work
Location:
In person