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Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITY:  
Provide individual or group assistance and support to individuals with varying abilities, in accordance with their Personal Program Plan and/or Comprehensive Behavior Support Plan, in both facility and community-based settings and in the following areas: development and maintenance of daily living skills, leisure skills, and work skills.

  Duties include:
-    Provide supportive assistance for the physical/emotional well-being of individuals who attend the Day Program
-    Utilize innovation and creativity to ensure all individuals who attend the Day Program are engaged
-    Take initiative to de-escalate behaviors ensuring safety at all times
-    Provide personal hygiene care and supervise individuals medication when necessary
-    Transport individuals to community activities
-    Maintain documentation on client data base (computer based) according to agency standards
-    Participate in staff training/educational opportunities

Qualifications:
Education:
-    Diploma in Rehabilitation Worker, Disability Support Worker Certificate, Special Care Aide, and/or related training and work experience
-    Valid First Aid and CPR Certification or willingness to obtain within the first six months of employment
-    Valid class 5 Drivers License and working vehicle
-    Must be able to work all shifts: days, weekends, and evenings

Skills:
-    Knowledge of/and ability to work with individuals with multiple barriers, disabilities, and challenging behaviours
-    Well developed interpersonal skills
-    Effective time management, problem solving, and organizational skills
-    Ability to work independently or as part of a team

The final candidates are required to provide a satisfactory criminal and vulnerable sector record check