3. Commitment and interest in the field of service to individuals living with a
developmental disability with preference given to direct experience working in the
field of Community Living.
4. Experience working with people who live with disabilities or mental health
challenges.
Responsibilities:
1. Participates in goal setting and program planning (Individual Service Plan) for
individuals living in a residence.
2. Assists residents with meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and
personal finance and implements personal service plans.
3. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene,
grooming and toileting. This may include transfer of function duties.
4. Supports residents to locate and access community resources and provides
opportunities for social connections in accordance with their individual service plans.
5. Works with the residential team to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the
residents.
6. Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy.
7. Facilitates the involvement of family members and friends in the lives of the residents.
8. Transports and assists residents to attend appointments, shopping or leisure activities.
9. Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry,
sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment
and food services. Reports repair and maintenance concerns to the Residential
Supervisor.
10. Works with the residential team to identify areas of concern and improve service.
Provides constructive input and recommendations to improve existing policies,
procedures and protocols.
11. Maintains documentation such as charting, communications logs, daily activities of
residents and financial records as required.
12. Attends staff meetings, staff development and in-service training sessions as directed
by Residential Supervisor.
13. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the
community.
14. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Search.
2. Signed Confidentiality form.
3. Approved reference check.
4. T.B. test clearance.
5. Physician’s letter stating that health is sufficient for the job.
Benefits and Perks:
Healthcare: Once staff have passed their probationary period, we offer an extended health
program through Group Health to all staff working more than 20 hours a week. The plan
