Direct Support Worker, Burnaby BC - Jobs in Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 0J3

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and patient Direct Support Worker to provide care for children. The role involves supporting parents by preparing meals, maintaining hygiene, monitoring health, behavior, and emotions, offering age-appropriate education, and collaborating with parents to foster positive learning and socialization experiences for the children. Responsibilities also include ensuring a safe, engaging, and clean environment. Location: Burnaby, center-basedSchedule:Friday, 10:30AM - 6:30PMSaturday, 10AM - 5PMTake an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Caring for children with ASD (age 10-15 years old) by establishing schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, and other self-care support.

• Ensuring a safe environment by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns, and reporting them to staff and parents.

• Collaborating with parents to help children achieve educational and behavioral goals.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• Experience with children (ECE Diploma or the equivalent is ideal but not required)
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Patience, decisiveness, and stamina for activities such as chasing after, lifting, or carrying children. Attentiveness to children #39;s needs and safety.
• Able to undergo Vulnerable Sector Checks
• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of childhood development stages.

What Monarch House can offer to youWe are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – and support and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians)
• Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians)
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for staff travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House teamEstablished in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.Powered by JazzHR