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group home worker

$20 per hour
Full-time, Part-time

Amherst and District Residential Services Society

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administrative and office activities
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Implement behaviour management programs

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Night shift premium

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Team building opportunities
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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