Brain Injury Support Worker

March of Dimes; Langford; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Professional growth support

Supportive work culture

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is hiring two part-time Brain Injury Support Workers for our Langford, BC site. You will assist adults with brain injuries in daily living activities, support rehabilitation goals, and help with home and day program tasks. Roles include morning/evening shifts, with a focus on safety, dignity, and respectful care.

We value teamwork, reliability, and clear communication. Training is provided; accommodations may be available to support a successful, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary preferred in Human and Social Services.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services or ABI.
• Current CARE and CPR, First Aid an asset.
• Proven consistency in work performance including reliability and flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Sound behavioral management and cognitive problem-solving skills.
• Proven teamwork abilities.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of rehabilitation goals for adults with ABI in home and day programs.
• Provide housekeeping and meals/snacks support.
• Assist with transfers and safe handling as needed.
• Maintain health and safety with universal precautions.
• Complete incident and behavioral data reports; participate in training.
• Communicate with clients, families, and team members.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork abilities

Cognitive problem solving

English communication

Education

Post-Secondary in Human & Social Services

Job description

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

The opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill 2 new opportunities for Part-Time Brain Injury Support Workers in our Langford, BC site.

Schedule:

Includes mornings, evenings, overnights on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Starting wage:

$20.51 per hour.

Hours:

Various hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• This role's intention is to support the maintenance of rehabilitation goals achieved by clients in our brain injury programs for individuals living with the effects of brain injury. In addition, provide support services of housekeeping and preparing meals and snacks to individuals at the day program.
• Provides supports to maintain client rehabilitation goals (set by Rehabilitation Worker) and offers assistance with housekeeping and snacks and meals
• Activities in which the Support Worker may be involved with require attention to the maintenance of health and safety requirements, especially regarding lifts/ transfers/ bending/ carrying and stretching, maintenance of “universal precautions” and careful use of household cleaning materials.
• Service is provided in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner which respects the client’s dignity and right to privacy.
• Reporting responsibilities (incident reports, behavioral data collection and verbal reports)
• Participate in any required training
• Follow policies and procedures as required
• Provide one to one support and group support within the home and community to adults with an Acquired Brain Injury with activities of daily living, personal care, and rehabilitation planning.
• Communicate with consumer, family, and team members.

Qualifications and experience:

• Post-Secondary preferred in Human and Social Services
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services field and/or working with people with ABI.
• Current CARE and CPR, First Aid an asset
• Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Sound behavioral management skills, cognitive problem-solving skills.
• Proven teamwork abilities
• Working knowledge of ABI and rehabilitation
• Ability to effectively deal with behavioral situations
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: Contributing to our important mission:creating real change for people with disabilities.

Benefits and Support

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

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