Support Worker - Social Services

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available