Direct Support Worker — Full-Time Community Care

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking staff for Shift Staffed Homes (Pink Group) to provide person-centered support to adults with developmental needs. This full-time Direct Service role operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities include working in a team, administering medication, providing transportation, and household tasks. Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma and relevant experience; ASL and First Aid/CPR are assets.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, anxiety, self-injurious behavior/suicidal ideation, FASD, Autism, behavioral challenges and/or emotional difficulties is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; access to a vehicle is an asset.
• Comfort with personal hygiene routines and activities of daily living.
• Current First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is an asset.
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team providing care, support and guidance to individuals in their homes and in the community.
• Administering medication.
• Providing transportation.
• Performing household chores.
• Engaging in orientation and training opportunities provided by New Directions.

Skills

Driver's license

ASL

First Aid/CPR

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking staff for Shift Staffed Homes (Pink Group) to provide person-centered support to adults with developmental needs. This full-time Direct Service role operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities include working in a team, administering medication, providing transportation, and household tasks. Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma and relevant experience; ASL and First Aid/CPR are assets.