Provides support and education to individuals in all areas of faith, health, safety, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, medical needs including arranging and attending medical appointments
Advocating for individuals with complex medical, health and physical needs
Assists the individual to attain the goals as stated in their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Provides assistance to individuals during the night and early morning routines
Acts as a custodian for the household as required or assigned
Maintains ongoing communication between individuals’ day, recreational, respite and/or vocational programs, employers and residential staff members
Works as part of a team, collaborates with team members to meet collective goals, and recognizes contributions of others
Maintains, organizes and ensures the upkeep of the location to which assigned
Carries out all administrative responsibilities as assigned including completion of all the required charting, documentation and reporting
Aims to increase individual independence through the performance of life skills
Certified as one of the following: Disability Support Worker (DSW), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Social Services Worker (SSW), Social Worker (SW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior experience working with individuals with high medical and behavioral needs
A valid Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C certificate required
A valid G driver’s license (optional)
Ability to work with individuals with a developmental disability with complex mental health issues, and responsive behaviors
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team including health care practitioners i.e. behavior therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, nutritionist
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