Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Disability studies
- Education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities
- Education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Staff accommodation provided
- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Private residence
- Group home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Resolve conflict situations
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Developmental services worker�(DSW)�Training
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Culturally diverse groups
- Persons with learning disabilities
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent written communication
