Support Worker, Personal Care

Job Description:
Camp Gencheff is looking for compassionate, adaptable, and enthusiastic One-to-One Support Workers to support an individual with an intellectual disability in our adult day program.
The successful candidate will encourage and support the individual in exploring and participating in daily activities alongside the rest of the camp's day program. This individual benefits from additional one-to-one support, and with the right encouragement, patience, and guidance, our goal is to help them participate more consistently in group activities and feel included in the camp community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Continually encourage and engage clients in fun and challenging activities that meet specific client needs while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
Aid one-to-one client in learning life skills to assist them in developing their day to day life.
Follow directions from management and supervisors
Follow and facilitate activities IBI and IEP (If applicable)
Provide personal care and cater to dietary needs as needed
Support One to One in all areas of development
Follow all Camp Gencheff Policies and procedures
Work in a team environment
Administrative duties as required
Qualifications:
Valid drivers license and 2 million liability
Up to date Criminal record and Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid CPR/First Aid
Must be 18 years of age or older
Post secondary student or graduate from a post secondary institution in a related field and/or, a combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Experience with IBI/IEP, AAC an asset
Tagged as: 42201
Essential Skills:
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Working with Others
Soft Skills:
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Dependability
Effective Communication
Hard Skills:
~ Human Services

Languages:
~ English