Full-time Complex Care Professional - Waterloo, Canada - KW Habilitation

KW Habilitation

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Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

COMPLEX CARE PROFESSIONAL (FULL-TIME)

LOCATION:

WATERLOO, ON:

KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities.

We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation and employment supports.

Our Vision Statement guides our work:
"A community where everyone belongs and participates"

The compensation provided to Complex Care Professionals reflects the need for increased knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position.

Perks:

Developmental Service Worker Apprenticeship Program Sponsor
Paid onthejob training
Paid professional development opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
Extended Health Care Benefits, Registered Pension Plan, and optional Group Retirement Savings Plan
Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
Fun and engaging workplace

Responsibilities:

Practical experience in providing daily living support, including administrative tasks, within a Person Directed framework to persons with complex needs.
Practical experience in assisting the assessment, implementation and evaluation of interventions for persons who have an intellectual disability and are experiencing emotional, behavioural and medical complexities.
Providing respectful and supportive personal care
Providing lifts and transfers as necessary
Promoting people's skills and abilities
Providing opportunities and education for growth and development
Honouring personal choice and informed decisionmaking
Implementing individualized routines that are patterned to reflect typical life experiences and which involve people to the highest degree possible

Requirements:

College diploma (2 years), Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Apprenticeship Certificate, and/or University degree in Human Services or Police Foundations Diploma. Autism and Behavioural Science educational background is considered an asset.
Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively with internal and external professionals.
Able to provide physical (e.g., lifting, transfers) and behavioural support, including crisis response, as required.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Current First Aid, SMG, and computer skills are also essential qualifications.
Able to work weekends and rotating shifts.

Schedule: 3pm-11pm Sunday