Direct Support P Overnight Awake FT

TITLE: Direct Support Professional (Overnight Awake)

Position status: Full-time (Union)

Schedule: Sundays to Wednesdays- 10 pm to 8 am

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Milton

Position summary

• The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community.
• The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community.
• Our mission is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve.
• We are a highly motivated collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
• We take a person centred approach to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community that aims to support and make a positive difference.
• Our perks include but not limited to robust benefits program (for eligible employees), access to sign language classes, employee rewards & recognition program, comprehensive training and development, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community.

• Primary duties
• Ensure that activities and daily support approaches are in accordance with agency mission, vision, values, strategic direction and policies with a goal of ensuring the highest quality of care
• Ensure person-centered quality service, and achievement of program and individual service goals
• Administer medications consistent with Organization’s policies & procedures
• Consistently comply with clinical and program plans
• Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
• Ensure a clean, safe home-like environment for everyone residing in the program
• Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
• Understand and be able to work with Behavioural Support Plans, PRN’s and medical protocols
• Work collaboratively with team and individual’s service team; dedicating one-self to excellent service