Live In Home Support Worker Job at Support Society/Microboard, Canada

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  • Support Society/Microboard
  • Canada

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The individual enjoys participating in leisure activities with others such as cooking,

baking, playing Lego, anything star wars, gardening, crafts and drawing and board

games. He also enjoys watching tv, video games but favourites are attending

hockey games and he enjoys outdoor activities and sports.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with Daily Living Activities:

• Assist with all routines including personal hygiene

• Meal preparation

• Administer medication

• Providing transportation to day program and activities

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

• Implementing goals and support plans that are tailored to the individual needs

• Record in daily Communication log

• Participate in activities in the home and in the community with the individual

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Empathy and Compassion - genuine desire to help and support others

• Communication Skills - Ability to listen actively, express oneself clearly, attentive to

non-verbal communication

• Willing to learn and use Augmentative Communication (Touch Chat)

• Ability to remain calm and model co-regulation

• Team player - ability to work as a team with other staff, Microboard members,

family and professional team.

• Good sense of humour - enjoy working with individuals and having fun

• Enjoyment of being involved in activities in the home and in community

• Organizational Skills - ability to manage time and tasks effectively

• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify and address challenges, finding

creative and effective solutions.

Staffing:

Shifts will be a 24 hour position with a 3 days on, 4 day off rotation

Shifts typically start at 9 am, but, most Mon.-Fri. You won’t be needed out until 2/30 for active start time (he already as 1:1 support at day program)

• Caregivers will have their own beds to sleep in the second bedroom

(Individual is a good sleeper)

• Rate of pay is $250/24 hours with Benefits and Training provided

Required:

• First Aid Certification & CPR

• Criminal Record Check for vulnerable individuals

• Valid BC Drivers License

  • Driver Abstract
  • 2 million 3rd party liability insurance

*Training and Experience working with Individuals with Disabilities preferred

Job Tags

Live in, Shift work,

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