autism support worker

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Youth services
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Young adults

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid