Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
- Teaching Assistants/Aides, General
- Social Work, Other
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community; Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions; Provide personal care; Monitor health care programs; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities; Participate in fundraising activities for charity or non-profit organizations; Care for pets; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation; Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
- Area of Specialization
- Mental health
- Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Work Experience with Special Needs Students
- Assistance with communication
- Work Setting
- Group home; Associations and non profit organizations; Social service or charity agency
- Type of Treatment Experience
- Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
- Target Audience
- Families; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females
- Planning and Management Skills
- Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
- Program Experience
- Behaviour disorders
- Security and Safety
- Child welfare check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
- Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking; Scent free
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Ability to multitask; Punctuality; Proactive; Time management
