Community Connections Inc.
- Summerside
- $15.57 per hour
- Posted: October 12, 2018
- Varies hours per week
- Starts: October 15, 2018
- Casual
- Expires: November 12, 2018
- 10 Vacancies
- 94220
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Reports directly to the Residential Coordinator and/or Residential Supervisor or other person as assigned;
- Promote and maintain the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc. and the people it supports;
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision;
- Provide critical thinking and decision making skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively with Day Services/Residential employees;
- Responsible to support clients with cognitive and/or physical challenges in a community based independent living environment;
- Responsible for maintaining and promoting the wellbeing, uniqueness and independence of each client;
- Provide physical care, menu planning, meal preparation, medication administration, day-to-day house management;
- Responsible for the development and implementation of client case plans. Monitor and evaluate client case plans and attending meetings as required;
- Responsible for engaging and supporting clients with their development which may include individualized home-based day services;
- Fulfill the health, safety and personal care requirements for each client;
- Assist clients with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to personal care, arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community and financial support as needed;
- Prepare nutritional meals as per site specific guidelines;
- Responsible for petty cash and grocery monies and following a budget;
- Responsible for the completion of all documentation;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a College diploma in Human Services or Youth Worker and/or RCW;
- Previous experience working with individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges or previous experience in a human service setting serving vulnerable populations would be considered an asset;
- Current and valid CPR and First Aid certificates (must be maintain during employment);
- Current certification in Mandt (must be maintain during employment);
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
- Computer skills;
- Team player with excellent attendance;
- Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable and a clear Driver’s Abstract.