Disability Services Worker, Temp Full-Time
4 weeks ago
• Support individuals with household chores, life skills, personal hygiene
• Provide supports as per the individual's care plan
• Provide immediate support in crisis situations and use de-escalation techniques to deal with behaviours
• Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.
• Use computer program to write objective daily reports and document notes & observations regarding the client
• Full job description available upon request
*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.
As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
• MUST HAVE 2 years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma.
• Ability to work well in an environment with potential for aggression/violence.
• Diploma or Degree – Disability Service Worker, Social Work, Special Education, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker or related field.
• Valid class 5 driver license (or GDL and 3 years Canadian driving experience) with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle.
• Clear and current, National Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI or CPI).
• Training in Trauma Informed Practice, Medication Administration, Suicide Intervention, Behaviour Management, Conflict Resolution, Food Safe.
• Confident and able to function in a crisis.
• Ability to perform personal care for clients and handle bodily fluids.
• Working experience with autism is an asset.
• Working experience with sign language is an asset.
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