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There are 2 Awake overnight full-time positions offering 25 hours per week and 31 hours per week. Schedule will vary according to requirements and responsibilities – weekend work may be required. Shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break where applicable. Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule. Shifts can include the following: afternoons, overnights and weekends.
Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote an environment and programming is both supportive and nurturing
- Ensure residents’ physical needs (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) are well met and includes cleaning of the home, participation/coordination of meal preparations and provision of Personal Needs Care
- Assist individuals supported in meeting their emotional and psychological needs
- Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/rehabilitation plans in conjunction with individuals supported, team members and other staff and professionals
- Working knowledge of the application and maintenance of treatment procedures for each individual supported in your specific program
- Support efforts to meet residents’ spiritual needs through demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with developmental and behaviourally challenged individuals
- Work cooperatively with residential team members in providing coordinated and consistent approaches to individuals supported
- Endeavor to develop strong therapeutic relationships with individuals supported and their families
- Ensure proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc.
- Ensure all required professional appointments for individuals supported are scheduled and direction given to accompanying staff
- Responsible for ordering of medication, accurate documentation and administration
- Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of residence
- Responsible to assist with any type of client emergencies that may arise during the shift
- Responsible for transportation of individuals supported to-and-from destinations
- Promote greater independence and strive for the highest quality of living possible
- Perform other position related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Promote an environment and programming is both supportive and nurturing
- Ensure residents’ physical needs (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) are well met and includes cleaning of the home, participation/coordination of meal preparations and provision of Personal Needs Care
- Assist individuals supported in meeting their emotional and psychological needs
- Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/rehabilitation plans in conjunction with individuals supported, team members and other staff and professionals
- Working knowledge of the application and maintenance of treatment procedures for each individual supported in your specific program
- Support efforts to meet residents’ spiritual needs through demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with developmental and behaviourally challenged individuals
- Work cooperatively with residential team members in providing coordinated and consistent approaches to individuals supported
- Endeavor to develop strong therapeutic relationships with individuals supported and their families
- Ensure proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc.
- Ensure all required professional appointments for individuals supported are scheduled and direction given to accompanying staff
- Responsible for ordering of medication, accurate documentation and administration
- Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of residence
- Responsible to assist with any type of client emergencies that may arise during the shift
- Responsible for transportation of individuals supported to-and-from destinations
- Promote greater independence and strive for the highest quality of living possible
- Perform other position related duties as required
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