group home worker

Celtic Community Homes
Antigonish, NS, CA
$21,91 an hour
Full-time
Part-time
  • Work Term : Casual
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 84 hours bi-weekly
  • Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience : Experience an asset

Work site environment

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's / client's home
  • Various locations

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients / guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Mandt System training
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Area of work experience

Community service organization

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Learning / training paid by employer
  • 3 days ago
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