Independent Living Support Worker - Stellarton, Canada - Riverview Home Corporation

Riverview Home Corporation

Verified Company

Stellarton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Riverview Home Corporation (RHC) is a non-profit corporation providing care and support to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as long term mental illness.

RCH employees over 250 professional and support staff on a casual, part time and full-time basis.

We are currently seeking qualified enthusiastic individuals who are interested in bringing their best skills and abilities to support and make a difference to the people participating in the Independent Living Supports Program.

The Individual Living Support Program is designed to support individuals living independently in the community. The level of support is dependent on the individual and varies based on ongoing assessment and progression of skills.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Medical and Medication Support

Assist/support Ordering, verifying, prepouring, and administering medications. This could also include attending any medical appts, eye, dental, doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, etc.

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Financial Support

Assist/support budgeting, keeping bank records, balancing bank statements, support paying bills. Maintaining financial logs for grocery money.

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Home Maintenance Support

Assist/support the individual in keeping their home clean and free of safety concerns.

This would include but is not limited to kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedrooms (with permission), yards.
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Nutritional Support -assist with menu/meal planning, grocery lists, shopping, preparing meals. Encouraging healthy eating and healthier alternatives to help people live healthy lives.
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Exercise

Supporting individuals with their choice of activity (swimming, walking, hiking, fitness class, etc.)

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Community Involvement

Supporting individuals in accessing the community based on their goals and desires

Example:
This could include but is not limited to;

YMCA (if the individual wants somebody to support them with exercise or swimming, staff will do this with them), church (staff could be expected to attend with them), library, educational opportunities (piccolo, NSCC), local events (parades, concerts, festivals), day trips out of town, vacations.

Vocational Support - attending and supporting the individual in their workplace.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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Communication:

Staff must have strong verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills. Staff must demonstrate active listening skills, including reading non

- verbal's, paraphrasing, summarizing, empathizing.
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Flexibility -schedules are based on the individuals needs and may change based on their choice.
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Problem Solving

Demonstrate the ability to problem solve in any situation that arises.

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Professional Conduct

Possess the skills and ability to remain calm in situations so as not to escalate the person being supported. They also must maintain a professional boundary with individuals they support.

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Cooking and Meal Planning

Demonstrate the ability to cook healthy meals on a budget and have a toolbox of go to recipes.

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Shopping

Demonstrate the ability to shop within a budget and teach others those skills.

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Budgeting

Understand basic budgeting and how to work within a budget.

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Mental Health

Possess basic understanding of Mental Health diagnosis and best ways of supporting individuals living with mental health challenges.

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Documentation:

Demonstrate the ability to record pertinent information in a professional manner, using approved methods and software.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade XII High School Certificate or equivalent.
Must meet the standards set by the Department of Community Services for core competencies for
:(Training is provided on hire)
Fire and Life Safety
Medication Awareness
Basic Principles and Practices of Personal Care
First Aid and CPR
Positive Principles and Practices of Non-Aversive Behaviour Changes
Individual Program Planning
Mandt
Class 5 driver's license
Current Liability Insurance
Valid Vehicle Inspection
Drivers Abstract
Proof of Covid Vaccinations
Clear Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Record Check
Child Abuse Registry Record Check
Ability to work all shifts and on statutory holidays
Graduation from an approved Human Service Worker, Development Worker or Residential Rehabilitation Worker course is desirable.

JUDGEMENT AND INITIATIVE REQUIRED:

Staff will be working alone on shift and must be able to demonstrate sound judgement when supporting individuals and their choices.
Displays initiative in meeting the needs of residents, staff, relatives and friends.

TYPE AND LEVEL OF SUPERVISION:

Must be able to provide leadership to resident groups, work cooperatively with other members of the care team and assist in the orientation of new staff, volunteers and students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: