Residence Worker - Vernon, Canada - Active Care Youth & Adult Services

Active Care Youth & Adult Services

Verified Company

Vernon, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title :
Residence Worker

Classification :
Grid 10

Reports To :
Program Manager

Job Summary:
Assists person(s) with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional and daily life skills development. Assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible. This position is open to male and female applicants and requires union membership.

Position with ACYAS encompasses the responsibility of transporting the person served to appointments, activities, or other crucial commitments. Due to this core duty, a valid class 5 British Columbia driver's license is a requirement of employment for this position

Qualifications :
Education, Training & Experience

Certificate in related human/social service field
Two (2) year of recent related experience.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Level 1 First Aid Certificate (required)
Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Key duties and responsibilities:

Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for the person being supported
Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program and suggests changes to the Program Manager
Provides life skills training that that aligns with the persons preferences and goals. This may include but is not limited to emotional regulation, alternate behaviors in stressful situations, meal planning & preparation, personal care skills and budgeting
Plans, participates in and provides direct support during person-centered activities in alignment with the person's goals and preferences
Recognizes, analyzes, and takes a pro-active approach to potential emergency situations, using crisis intervention training and strategies to ensure no harm comes to the person, staff and/or the public. Reports crisis to supervisor and completes and submits a Critical Incident form.
Provides emotional support to person to assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation and/or debriefing an emotional situation.
Assists person with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting.
Administers, records and stores medications in accordance with established policies and CARF standards.
At the direction of the Program Manager, schedules, transports and assists person with medical and dental appointments.
Transports and assists person(s) to appointments, shopping, or leisure activities.
Performs basic house housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
Completes and maintains all required documentation in accordance with established policies.
Identifies social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that align with the person(s) preferences and service plan.
At the direction of the Program Manager, liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
Performs other related duties as required