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Pay25.70 / hour
LocationKentville/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 47272000

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      Experience an asset

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work site environment

      • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
      • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

      Work setting

      • Work in employer's/client's home
      • Community agency

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
      • Perform administrative tasks
      • Implement life skills workshops
      • Housekeeping activities
      • Food preparation
      • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
      • Resolve conflict situations
      • Implement behaviour management programs
      • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
      • Assist clients/guests with special needs
      • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
      • Provide personal care

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Mandt System training
      • Cultural Awareness Training
      • Medication Administration Certificate
      • First Aid Certificate
      • CPR Certificate
      • Food Safety Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Target audience

      • Persons with an intellectual disability
      • Persons with mental health disabilities
      • Persons with physical disabilities

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check
      • Driving record check (abstract)

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own vehicle
      • Valid driver's licence

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Physically demanding
      • Attention to detail

      Weight handling

      • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Interpersonal awareness
      • Judgement
      • Values and ethics
      • Client focus
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Team player
      • Organized

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan
      • Paramedical services coverage
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Group insurance benefits
      • Life insurance
      • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Other benefits
      • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
      • Team building opportunities
      • Travel insurance
  • About the company

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