Role overview

Job Summary: The Residence Worker provides care for the individuals in the group home and participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the residents’ program, including the organization’s policies, procedures and philosophy. On both an individual and group basis, the Residence Worker supports the quality of life for residents by ensuring that their physical, social, educational and health needs are met.

Education, Training and Experience

Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent
Three month’s experience delivering similar services
Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Food Safe Certificate
Class 5 driver’s license (Class 4 preferred) and own vehicle

Qualifications,Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systems
Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support and teach life skills to residents
Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Basic computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office

Advocacy

To advocate for individuals and families so they obtain needed support
To teach individuals and families self-advocacy skills
To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect residents and their families

Personal Attributes

Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
Empathy, warmth, and understanding
Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
Physician’s health reference and Negative TB test
Current, satisfactory criminal record search

Please Note:

The successful candidate will begin employment at the Campbell Residence:Saturday and Sunday 7:00am – 1:00pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00pm-9:00pm
This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
Applicants may request that a Union observer sit on the selection committee in the capacity of a disinterested party
If this position is advertised externally, closing date on external advertisement shall prevail
This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found
May be required to use personal vehicle
Successful applicant must acquireClass 4 Unrestricted drivers’ license in order to pass the three-month trial period