live-in caregiver

Destiny's Way Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in Ottawa seeks a dedicated individual to support adults with intellectual and mental health disabilities. Candidates will prepare nutritious meals, assess client needs and collaborate with health care providers. The ideal applicant has DSW training and is committed to client satisfaction. This position offers room and board, with flexible hours ranging from 7 to 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Staff accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
• Certification in developmental services or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Assess client's skill strengths and needs.
• Assist clients with special needs.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Developmental services worker (DSW) Training

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Overview

Duration: Permanent

Working language: English

Hours: 7 to 30 hours per week

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Developmental services worker
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Staff accommodation provided
• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Private residence
• Group home

Tasks

• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Resolve conflict situations
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Culturally diverse groups
• Persons with learning disabilities

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year