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The Direct Support Professional (DSP) demonstrates a commitment to community inclusion as you provide supports to the individuals living at this community residence. As a member of a Direct Support Team you will actively participate in team related responsibilities. You will be expected to foster team unity through effective communication, interpersonal relations and consistency in the application of practices, procedures, and protocols, in order to create a positive working culture and living environment where the highest level of care and services are provided to persons supported. You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the Vision, Mission, Values, and Service Principles of Christian Horizons, through the implementation of consistent behaviour support plans and protocols, and a person-centered approach. Upholding the rights of people supported, promoting self-determination, and encouraging citizenship through community participation, is an essential focus of your responsibilities. You must respond calmly in all interactions with people, demonstrating patience, effective listening, respectful communication, and flexibility. This is a physically demanding environment that may involve frequent lifting, bending, turning, twisting & kneeling.
Requirements: DSW or equivalent; Current First Aid/CPR; Valid Class 5 drivers license.
Christian Horizons welcomes all applicants regardless of religion or any Human Rights Code protected grounds. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility.
We thank all applicants; however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Specific Skills
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Provide companionship
- Administer medications
- Assist clients to walk
Type of Clientele
- Male
- Persons with a mental health disability
- Persons with an intellectual disability
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check