Residential Support Worker - Jobs in Iqaluit, NU

Job Description

RESIDENCE WORKER Job SummaryAssists individuals to live successfully in a residential setting; ensures that individual’s physical, emotional, social, educational, medical needs are met; assists individuals to enhance their quality of life with daily living activities and the development of life skills; promotes and upholds the rights of the individuals we serve and honors their choices in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency.Reports To:Program Manager or designate.Key Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning for the individuals living in the residence. Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program plan.

• Provides life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance wherever applicable.
• Assists individuals with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting in accordance with established procedures and protocols. Ensures the safety of individuals.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, and educational services in the community that will meet the individual’s needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government personnel and members of the community.
• Participates in various focused activities in accordance with individual program plans.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and responds to potential emergency situations such as individual’s aggressive behavior or medical emergency to ensure no harm comes to the individual, other employees and/or the public. Reports concerns to the program manager.
• Performs delegated tasks as directed by the program managers, such as administering medication to individuals in accordance to doctor’s instruction, within established policies and individual care plans.
• Maintains reports and records such as daily logs.
• Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties. Provides input to support teams with regard to the development of appropriate program plans to achieve individual’s desired goals. Contributes to the evaluation of the individuals’ progress and prepares a report.
• Provides emotional support and feedback to individuals and their families.
• Accompanies and/or transports and assists individuals to appointments, shopping or leisure activities.
• Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
• Uses sound judgement; carries out job duties in a professional manner and is always guided by the agency’s Code of Ethics.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications: Training and Experience Experience in a related human / social service field with an emphasis on community living services.

• One-year recent related experience in community living. Exhibits a healthy attitude towards normalization principles and is aware of their position as a positive role model.
• Demonstrated ability in written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in English (at a minimum Grade 10 level).
• Have knowledge of and experience in Behavior Management. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the client population.
• Able to meet applicable legislation and regulations and agency policies.

Employment Requirements Valid driver’s license an asset

• Valid, current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Current and negative Mantoux (TB) test
• Valid, current, and clear Criminal Record Check completed by the police.
• Good general health and physically able to perform the duties of the job.
• Must sign the agency’s Statement of Confidentiality and Acknowledgement of Agency Abuse Policy
• Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: From $34.00 per hourSchedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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