Behaviour Support Worker- North York

The Behavioural Support Worker will be planning and implementing activities according to the individualized care plan that meets the person’s recreational, and leisure needs while maintaining a safe environment. They will also be required to participate in collaborative care meetings with the interdisciplinary team, the client (where appropriate) and the client’s caregivers at various intervals. Behaviour support workers assist our clients with, but not limited to:

Provides direct care to children/youth up to 18 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Neurodevelopmental conditions in home settings

Administers and records prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follows the agency's Medication Policies and Procedures.

Assists clients with personal care and hygiene as necessary. This may include prompting members to complete their personal care or hygiene, encouraging independence, assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and position change, as well as care, maintenance and use of any equipment required

Implementing behavioural strategies as per the Behavioural Support Plan (BSP)

Completes all required documentation and maintains regular up to date case notes in compliance with VHA standards.

Maintain program data and reports as required as part of the program evaluation and maintaining program quality

Conducts daily assessment of client needs and consults with family prior to shift to learn about relevant information for care of client.