autism support worker

Private Household; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring and nurturing household in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a full-time caregiver for children with behavioral issues and developmental needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing personal care, engaging children in educational activities, and managing behavior. A secondary school graduation certificate, along with CPR and First Aid certifications, are required. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. This role involves physical tasks and delivering personal support.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience working with children, especially those with behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder is essential.
• Ability to engage children in educational activities and provide companionship.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in water activities and personal hygiene.
• Engage children in development activities and report observations.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, while providing companionship.

Skills

Behaviour management Certification

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Experience with special needs children

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location Windsor, ON N9G 2R1
• Salary 23.40 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• 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
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Accompany students during school and extracurricular activities

Credentials

• 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
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-05