Autism support Worker

NN Private Household; Windsor; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Windsor is seeking an Autism Support Worker with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves assisting clients with personal care tasks, providing companionship, and engaging children in developmental activities. Candidates must possess Behaviour management Certification, CPR, and First Aid Certificates. Only applicants authorized to work in Canada will be considered. This role requires physical work at the location; remote work is not an option.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to less than 5 years of experience in autism support.
• Experience with children aged 4-5 and intellectual disabilities is essential.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and personal care.
• Plan therapeutic diets and provide personal companionship.
• Engage children in activities for development.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Client focus

Team player

Patience

Education

Behaviour management Certification

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

NOC Job Code/Title

44101 - AUTISM SUPPORT WORKER

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in water (pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise (e.g., walk)
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Assess the child’s development to prepare a tailored learning plan
• Engage child in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts
• Accompany child to appointments and social outings
• Assist early childhood educators in programs promoting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development
• Take child to and from school and appointments
• Accompany students during school and extracurricular activities

About NN Private Household

Work must be completed at the physical location. No remote work option.

Non-smoking

Programs dealing with autism spectrum disorder

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials and Certificates

• Behaviour management Certification
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and Specialization

• Kindergarten age (4-5 years)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Experience with special needs children
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with learning disabilities

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Other Benefits

Free parking available

Who can apply?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
• Do not apply if not authorized to work in Canada

What you must include in your application

• Answers to screening questions:
  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed?

Potential Follow-up Requirements

• References attesting experience
• Proof of requested certifications
• Highest level of education and name of institution

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