Direct Support Professional
at Community Living Dufferin
East Garafraxa, ON, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 13 Nov, 2024 | USD 25 Hourly | 14 Aug, 2024 | N/A | Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills | No | No |
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Description:
Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference? If so, our growing team at Community Living Dufferin has career opportunities where you can do just that!
We are hiring Direct Support Professionals [Full time & Part time] to support people who have an intellectual disability to achieve their fullest potential!
THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL will work as part of a team to provide support to people in all aspects of daily living.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 2 courses in the human services field. First Aid/CPR and Safe Management certificates are an asset.
- Prior experience working with people that have an intellectual disability is an asset.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written).
- Must have a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Must be able to provide satisfactory medical examination.
- Must have at minimum, two COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to the employer’s duty to accommodate under applicable Human Rights legislation.
Responsibilities:
- Attending to people’s medical needs, specialist appointments and health related supports (diet/nutrition, exercise) and ensure accurate records are maintained.
- Help a person with planning to achieve their goals and pursue interests as well as helping them.
- Encouraging, and help people to actively participate in their home and community, and to connect to with family and friends.
- Supporting people through the choices they make and educating them on their rights and the responsibilities that accompany those choices.
- Supporting people to communicate in different ways so they can express themselves effectively (giving people a voice).
- Support people with their personal care routines and other daily responsibilities.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Human Resources/HR
HR / Administration / IR
HR
Diploma
The human services field
Proficient
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East Garafraxa, ON, Canada