Community Inclusions Ltd
Job Summary:
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL / GROUP HOME WORKER
This position is a temporary position for a minimum of three months with the possibility of extension.
The vision and goal of Community Inclusions Ltd. is to support the person with an intellectual disability in important life experiences including the following: Having a physical presence in the community; Being involved with community activities/groups; Having personal relationships and friends; Learning and developing skills and abilities; Making decisions – taking control; and being respected – having a good reputation.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Residential Coordinator
DUTIES:
- To keep in mind always that the vision and goal of Community Inclusions Ltd. is to support the person with an intellectual disability in important life experiences.
- Having a physical presence in the community.
- Being involved with community activities/groups.
- Having personal relationships and friends.
- Learning and developing skills and abilities.
- Making decisions – taking control.
- Being respected – having a good reputation.
- To support and advocate on behalf of persons with an intellectual disability who are a part of your personal caseload.
- To consult with significant others and develop personal plans for clients. Plans should identify long and short-term objectives and will focus on needs for quality of life and inclusion in the community.
- To identify opportunities for residents to participate in community events such as recreation, social, education, religion, etc.
- To support clients in participating in identified community events. This includes providing transportation, scheduling, role modelling, etc.
- To assist residents in meeting and attending to their daily living needs. This includes personal hygiene, rest, relaxation, money management, etc.
- To maintain positive, supportive, and professional communications with co-workers, families, other professionals, and the community.
- To provide residents with a well-balanced diet. This includes consulting the Canada Food Guide, accommodating any diet restrictions, meal preparations and purchasing groceries.
- To attend to residents’ basic medical needs. This includes scheduling medical, dental or eye appointments, ordering prescriptions, administering both prescribed and over-the-counter medications and documenting all medical related activities.
- To ensure that the premises are safe, clean, orderly, and welcoming to all.
- To prepare for overnight shifts. This includes assisting clients with bedtime routines, securing the premises, shutting off electrical appliances, performing routine bed -checks, etc.
- To record and explain all financial activities. This includes the grocery budget, petty cash and client’s money.
- To attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
- To meet with the Supervisor on a weekly basis. The purpose of these meetings is to facilitate open lines of communication. This includes providing client up-dates, discussing concerns or problem areas, identifying maintenance issues, reviewing relief schedules, etc.
- To schedule relief shifts as needed. This includes calling relief staff, confirming relief coverage, noting shift changes on the schedule, etc.
- To complete all household documentation as identified by the Supervisor. This includes client files, communications, respite schedules, medications, etc.
- Other duties as required.
It should be noted that specific duties/tasks will vary depending on which shift is worked.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Completion of a recognized Human Service program or equivalent post-secondary education.
- Must have current First Aid and CPR training at the time of hiring.
- Certification in MANDT is preferred but will also accept other forms of equivalent relationally based program that uses a gentle approach to prevent, de-escalate, and if necessary, intervene in behavioral interactions that could become aggressive.
Other Qualifications:
- Valid Drivers License.
- Criminal Record Check (vulnerable Sector).
- Vehicle insurance with a minimum recommended $2million liability.
- Drivers abstract.