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*When applying, please include competition number 2024-86-PFR-01 in the email subject line. Please visit our website for the full job posting.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who embraces and models person-centred approaches to join our team as a Support Worker. Duties include:
-  Collaborate with Coordinators, Senior Supervisor, and other Support Workers to facilitate meaningful, high-quality individual and group programs and activities.
-  Promote independence, self-esteem, and inclusion in the areas of self-care, communication, recreation, socialization, and participation.
-  Provide supportive assistance to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of participants.
-  Provide supervision of participants while participating in community and/or in-centre activities.
-  Transport participants to community activities.
-  Promote, instruct, and model acceptable social behaviour.
-  Maintain participant documentation according to agency standards including completion of Incident Reports, contact records and file recordings, and contributing to and reviewing person-centred plans.
-  Maintain participant records including attendance and MyCompass with families and caregivers.
-  Administer all areas of personal care, as required.
-  Maintain cleanliness of program areas including kitchen space and washroom.

Qualifications:
-  Disability Support Worker Certificate (Rehabilitation Worker Certificate) or Life Skills Coach and/or related training and experience working with individuals of varying abilities and behaviours.
-  Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.
-  First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
-  Effective time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
-  Demonstrated ability to be innovative, open-minded, and creative.
-  Effective written and verbal communication skills
-  Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
-  Knowledge of lifting techniques and transfers.