Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $25.95 - $29.76
Job Summary : The Residence Worker provides care for the individuals in the group home and participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the residents program, including the organizations policies, procedures and philosophy. On both an individual and group basis, the Residence Worker supports the quality of life for residents by ensuring that their physical, social, educational and health needs are met.
Education, Training and Experience
- Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent
- Three months experience delivering similar services
- Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification
- Food Safe Certificate
- Class 5 drivers license (Class 4 preferred) and own vehicle
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systemsDemonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support and teach life skills to residentsAbility to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a teamAbility to perform lifts and transfers of clientsEffective interpersonal communication skillsBasic computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft OfficeAdvocacy
To advocate for individuals and families so they obtain needed supportTo teach individuals and families self-advocacy skillsTo advocate for support and change within the systems that affect residents and their familiesPersonal Attributes
Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyleEmpathy, warmth, and understandingAbility to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizationsPhysicians health reference and NegativeTB testCurrent, satisfactory criminal record searchPlease Note :
The successful candidate will begin employment at the Marchmont Residence : Monday-Friday 9 : 00am 12 : 00pmThis position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membershipApplicants may request that a Union observer sit on the selection committee in the capacity of a disinterested partyIf this position is advertised externally, closing date on external advertisement shall prevailThis position will remain open until a qualified candidate is foundMay be required to use personal vehicleSuccessful applicant must acquire Class 4 drivers license in order to pass the three-month trial period