Disability Support Worker

Bright Futures Residential Support Services Inc.; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Futures Residential Support Services Inc. is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities in a home-based setting in Kensington, PEI.

You will assist with daily living tasks, encourage community participation, and help maintain safety and well-being under supervision of the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a college diploma in Human Services, Youth Care Worker, or RCW/LPN.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerability sector and a clear Driver's Abstract is required.
• First Aid & CPR certificate is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, and grooming.
• Meal preparation and light housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and mobility support.
• Administer medications as directed; transportation assistance.
• Support clients to participate in community and recreational outings.
• Complete and maintain daily documentation; coordinate with team and family.
• Follow organizational policies, procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Working with Others

Dependability

Effective Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

College diploma in Human Services, Youth Care Worker, or RCW/LPN

Job description

The Disability Support Worker provides person-centred support to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

This role involves providing daily living assistance, community participation, and 24-hour supervision to clients with cognitive and/or physical challenges in a home-based environment.

Responsibilitiesof the DSW will include, but not limited to:

• Assisting clients with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, and grooming;
• Meal preparation;
• Light housekeeping duties;
• Companionship
• Administering medication;
• Providing mobility support;
• Transportation;
• Supporting clients to participate in community and recreational outings (ex: Pool);
• Complete and maintain daily documentation;
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, management and family of clients;
• Follow organizational policies, procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a college diploma in Human Services, Youth Care Worker, or RCW/LPN;
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, specifically TBI’s would be considered an asset;
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerability sector and a clear Drivers Abstract;
• First Aid & CPR certificate
• Valid Drivers License

Tagged as: 44101

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Dependability
• Effective Communication
• Empathy
• Patience

Hard Skills:

• Human Services

Certifications:

• Resident Care Worker

Languages:

• English