Casual – Direct Support Workers – Residential

Job Description:

To create a list: Inclusions East – Residential Services requires casual employees to work in various locations of residential services.  Casual Employees may be scheduled or on-call for impromptu shifts.  May lead to other employment. Preference given to those with education or experience in Human Services, RCW, or other applicable training.

To be responsible for the day to day assistance to clients of Residential Services.  This may include:

1.     To assist residents in meeting and attending to their daily needs.  This includes personal hygiene, rest, relaxation, money management, etc.
2.     To provide residents with a well-balanced diet.  This includes consulting the Canada Food Guide, accommodating any diet restrictions, meal preparations and purchasing groceries within budgeting guidelines.
3.     To attend to residents basic medical needs.  This may includes scheduling and/or attending medical/dental appointments, other required appointments, ordering prescriptions, administering both prescribed and over-the-counter medications and documenting all medical related activities.  Special attention given when clients are ill at home; ensuring to document.
4.     To prepare for overnight shifts.  This includes assisting clients with bed time routines, securing the premises, performing call-in procedures, shutting off electrical appliances, performing routine bedtime checks, etc.
5.     To record and account for all financial activities for which staff may be involved.  This includes the grocery budget, petty cash and client personal money.
6.     To complete all household documentation as identified by the Supervisor.  This includes client files, communications, respite schedules, medications, etc.
7.     Other duties as required.  It should be noted that specific duties/tasks will vary depending on which shift is worked.
8.     To ensure that the premises are safe, clean, orderly and welcoming to all.