Developmental Support Worker - Oshawa, Canada - Kinnect Support

Kinnect Support

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Developmental Service Worker and Personal Support Worker

Location:
Greater Toronto Area

Supportive residential environment for those with Autism, Developmental Delays, Mental Health or behavioral issues.
Responsible for engaging those in the residential program as well as some day treatment programing
Duties will include daily routines, recreation, behavioral management, and presenting life skills education.
Daily supervision of residents.
Maintaining routine within the residences and doing household chores including cleaning, general maintenance, and keeping the staff workspace clean.
Ensuring clients are following prescribed medication routines (i.e. witnessing the client taking their medications, documenting where applicable).
Complete daily logs, incident reports, medication charts and other legal documents. MUST have a solid command of the English language and the ability to effectively articulate and document is mandatory.
Comply with all policies and procedures as established by the agency / Ministry.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to driving agency vehicles, attending appointments with clients, completing household chores, adhering to Health and Safety standards.
Must be a graduate from a recognized College with or University equivalent
Level 1 First Aid / CPR Certificate.
Must have valid crisis training
:U.M.A.B.

Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behaviour:

Working with Autism, Mental Health Behavioral, and Developmentally Delayed clients in a Group Home Setting
Need to have or willing to get a Vulnerable Person Sector Criminal reference search.
Must have ASD experience working with clients utilizing crisis prevention and therapeutic approaches.
Support client(s) in personal and developmental, hygiene and overall care of clients progress and routines.

What we are looking for:

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Must be Vaccinated
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Deals with others in an effective, compassionate and supportive manner.
Respects each resident as an individual and is aware of his/her need for selfrespect and privacy, and the right to share in decisions about his/her care.
Is capable of working in a team environment.
Demonstrates effective problem solving skills.
Positive public relation skills, including the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with residents and families.
Demonstrates ability to organize workload and to respond efficiently and effectively to unexpected workload and situations.
Demonstrates ability to operate related equipment.
Steady shifts available but must be willing to work rotational shifts when required (7 days a week), potential for full time for the right individuals