JOB REQUIREMENTS: (KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE)

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or Health Care Aide, DSW, Foreign Trained Nurse or Caregiver with Life Experience.
• Valid CPR, First Aid certification
• Knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities
• Knowledge of medication administration, g-tubes, seizure protocols is considered an asset

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to follow client care plan
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Caring and Compassionate
• Patient and Thoughtful
• Client Focused
• Reliable and Responsible
• Committed to Constant Improvement
  Note: This position is for our Hamilton location (760 Barton Street East, Hamilton L8L 3B1)
  Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Support clients in all areas of physical/health needs. Including personal hygiene, meals and assistance with taking medication, as required.
• To work alongside Luso staff in implementing various activities
• To work with clients individually and in small groups while encouraging decision making and independence
• To assist clients during activities, whether it be with verbal cues, hand over hand assistance, encouragement or in any other way that helps clients engage and participate fully in activities
• Maintain program areas, kitchen and washrooms clean at all times
• To adhere to all Luso policies and procedures
• To be proactive in ensuring safety for oneself and for others, clients included
• To report any incidents, injuries or seizure related occurrences to preceptor, supervisor or manager