Disability Support Worker

Job Description:

The Disability Support Worker provides person-centred support to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

This role involves providing daily living assistance, community participation, and 24-hour supervision to clients with cognitive and/or physical challenges in a home-based environment.

Responsibilities of the DSW will include, but not limited to:

• Assisting clients with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, and grooming;
• Meal preparation;
• Light housekeeping duties;
• Companionship
• Administering medication;
• Providing mobility support;
• Transportation;
• Supporting clients to participate in community and recreational outings (ex: Pool);
• Complete and maintain daily documentation;
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, management and family of clients;
• Follow organizational policies, procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a college diploma in Human Services, Youth Care Worker, or RCW/LPN;
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, specifically TBI's would be considered an asset;
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerability sector and a clear Drivers Abstract;
• First Aid & CPR certificate
• Valid Drivers License

Tagged as: 44101

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Dependability
• Effective Communication
• Empathy
• Patience

Hard Skills:

• Human Services

Certifications:

• Resident Care Worker

Languages:

• English