Residence Worker - Temporary Part Time

Job Summary

The Residence Worker provides care for the individuals in the group home and participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the residents’ program, including the organization’s policies, procedures and philosophy. On both an individual and group basis, the Residence Worker supports the quality of life for residents by ensuring that their physical, social, educational and health needs are met.

Education, Training and Experience Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent Three month’s experience delivering similar services Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting Valid First Aid and CPR certification Food Safe Certificate Class 5 driver’s license (Class 4 preferred) and own vehicle

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systems Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support and teach life skills to residents Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients Effective interpersonal communication skills Basic computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office

Advocacy To advocate for individuals and families so they obtain needed support To teach individuals and families self-advocacy skills To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect residents and their families

Personal Attributes Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle Empathy, warmth, and understanding Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations Physician’s health reference and Negative TB test Current, satisfactory criminal record search Please Note: The successful candidate will begin employment at the Residence Sunday – Wednesday : 1500 – 2100 This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership Applicants may request that a Union observer sit on the selection committee in the capacity of a disinterested party If this position is advertised externally, closing date on external advertisement shall prevail This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found May be required to use personal vehicle This position is subject to backfill an individual on leave and will be cancelled with two weeks’ notice Successful applicant must acquire Class 4 drivers’ license in order to pass the three-month trial period