Behaviour Support Worker Part-time General Posting - Guelph, Canada - Hopewell Children's Homes Inc.

Hopewell Children's Homes Inc.

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Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

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Behaviour Support Worker Part Time Permanent

Hopewell is a
leading not-for-profit, registered charity delivering values-based supports to enhance the quality of life for individuals in our community.

For
almost 40 years, Hopewell has supported individuals of all ages with a wide variety of unique strengths and capabilities.

In addition to our regular pillars of support -
residential, respite and recreational support services - Hopewell also provides specialized programs for people who are living with complex needs that require enhanced medical, and/or behavioural supports.

We want the
best, most passionate people working for us. If you are a
change-maker, advocate, innovator or want to make a difference in people's lives, we want you Whether you've just started out in your field or looking to shift gears — Hopewell may have an employment opportunity for you

Position:

Behaviour Support Worker, Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term, up to 59 hours/bi-weekly Days, Evenings and Weekends.**
Location:Guelph, Ontario**
Wage Rate: $21.32 Hourly - $25.97 hourly (determined by relevant experience) _(Wages include the Ontario Government's $3.00/hour Permanent Compensation Enhancement)_**
Job Summary:The Behavioural Support Worker works as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a biopsychosocial model of treatment and intervention for children, youth and adults with complex developmental, physical and emotional challenges.

They assist with household management tasks and essential activities of daily living in accordance with the care/service plan of each supported individual.

They consider the preferences, comfort and safety of multiple stakeholders (the individual, family and care partners) in the provision of all supports.

A significant role of the Behavioural Support Worker is implement behaviour support plans and to support individuals who are experiencing challenging moments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support individuals to live independently, encourage and engage individuals in meaningful activities such as being involved in leisure, recreational or work activities

For example:

Provide individuals with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information on their behalf;
Observe, assess, and report changes in individuals' behaviours, physical abilities and activities.
Support independence with daily living programs (toileting, feeding, grooming etc.)

Instruct, advise or support individuals on managing household cleanliness, grooming hygiene, nutrition, and other personal care needs;
Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands;
Provide transportation to individuals via association or public transit.
Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) through training.
Provide direct and indirect client interventions based on empirically sound principals of ABA;
Follow and implement all Behaviour Support Plans including completion of data collection, set up environment and reporting to Senior Behaviour Therapist.
Provide personal care supports according to directions on the established care plan or best practice:
Possess and demonstrate knowledge of First Aid, CPR, CPI, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, fire prevention and safety procedures and other areas as deemed necessary by the association.
Perform healthcarerelated tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, dispensing medication, as directed by a primary care physician, pharmacist or other regulated health care professional;
Be familiar with and follow medication procedures and manage medication as per protocols:
Receive and properly execute the training received on:
Gtube feeding which is individual specific
Medication dispensing
Demonstrate effective communication skills:
Effectively use the communication log to record necessary information to be shared with all team members;
Professionally communicate in writing and in person with other team members, supported individuals, family members and community partners: demonstrating respect and interest in other's opinions and insights.

Qualifications & Experience/Special Requirements:

Work flexible hours within a variety of settings as required by the changing needs of the program and the people we support;
When required, must be able to undertake lifting of people following guidelines for proper back care, lifting and transferring as required by the program;
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex behavioural needs;
University or college degree/diploma in a relevant field;

- ** Must have valid class G driver's license.