developmental service worker

Job Description

<ul><li>Work Term: Permanent</li><li>Work Language: English</li><li>Hours: 12 to 40 hours per week</li><li>Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate</li><li>Experience: Experience an asset</li><li><h2>Work setting</h2><br></li><li>Group home</li><li>Work in employer's/client's home</li><li>Private residence</li><li><h2>Tasks</h2><br></li><li>Provide suicide and crisis intervention</li><li>Resolve conflict situations</li><li>Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses</li><li>Assist clients/guests with special needs</li><li>Accompany clients to appointments and social outings</li><li>Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury</li><li>Maintain clean and safe work environment</li><li><h2>Supervision</h2><br></li><li>1 to 2 people</li><li><h2>Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses</h2><br></li><li>First Aid Certificate</li><li>CPR Certificate</li><li><h2>Work experience with special needs students</h2><br></li><li>Assistance with personal hygiene</li><li><h2>Area of work experience</h2><br></li><li>Reports and records</li><li><h2>Area of specialization</h2><br></li><li>Training and professional development</li><li><h2>Security and safety</h2><br></li><li>Criminal record check</li><li>Medical exam</li><li>Immunization records</li><li><h2>Transportation/travel information</h2><br></li><li>Own transportation</li><li>Own vehicle</li><li>Valid driver's licence</li><li><h2>Work conditions and physical capabilities</h2><br></li><li>Fast-paced environment</li><li>Work under pressure</li><li>Physically demanding</li><li><h2>Weight handling</h2><br></li><li>Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)</li><li><h2>Personal suitability</h2><br></li><li>Efficient interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent oral communication</li><li>Judgement</li><li>Client focus</li><li>Excellent written communication</li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Team player</li><li><h2>Screening questions</h2><br></li><li>Are you available for shift or on-call work?</li><li>Are you currently a student?</li><li>Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?</li><li><h2>Financial benefits</h2><br></li><li>As per collective agreement</li></ul>