Direct Support Specialist

Direct Support Specialist - Portage La Prairie, MB
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If you are hired between July 6, 2022 and December 31, 2022 you might be eligible for a $250 Sign On Bonus! Some conditions apply 

We are looking for compassionate Direct Support Specialists to complement our talented Specialized Community Services team on a  full time,  part time or casual basis.

Portage La Prairie is a small city in Manitoba, Canada. Portage La Prairie is approximately 75 kilometres west of Winnipeg, along the Trans-Canada Highway (exactly halfway between the provincial boundaries of Saskatchewan and Ontario).

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of a team within a “family” culture. You will enjoy flexible hours, diverse assignments, and benefit from continuous opportunities for learning, training and professional development. You will enjoy flexible hours, diverse assignments, and benefit from continuous opportunities for learning, training and professional development.

 Position Summary 
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Direct Support Specialists will be responsible for maintaining and promoting physical care, menu planning and preparation, medication administration, personal care, activities of daily living, day-to-day house management, record keeping, etc.
The Direct Support Specialists will support individuals by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and the community to ensure that their comfort, safety, and health requirements are being met. The Direct Support Specialists will also encourage individuals to develop individual skills, talents and abilities so that they may have maximum control over their own life.

Hours:  Combination of hours and should be flexible and available to work either weekends and/or evenings.

Qualifications:

Experience/knowledge of working with adult clients with intellectual and mental disabilities.
Experience/knowledge of working with clients with alcohol and drug dependencies.
Should  have a valid certification in emergency first Aid and CPR.
Should have a clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry valid in the last 3 months.
Minimum Grade Twelve education, preferably post secondary, Developmental Service Worker Certificate,  Health Care Aide certification or a combination of related education/experience.
Good communication skills (both verbal and oral), organizational skills, the ability to work effectively within a team environment, sound decision making abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain positive and effective communications with the individual(s) and their families, management, co-workers and all others that are involved in the individual’s care;.
Carry out activities of daily living; all aspects of personal care (including peri care), menu preparation, administering medication , day to day house management as outlined in the care plan and getting the clients to be a part of the community. 
Complete the necessary records and documentation in accordance with CBI policy and procedures, Residential care and licensing and department of Family Services and Labour requirements ;.
Maintain established logs (individual and communications log books, medical records, food intake forms, progress notes, evaluation of programs )on a daily basis and address any needs or concerns;.
Read all meeting minutes, log entries, incident reports, and memos;.
Prepare incident reports and ensure that they are submitted to the Team Leader (if no Team Leader appointed, submit to the Residential Operations Manager); .
Attend and participate in all relevant meetings (i.e. staff meetings, house meetings, individual planning, PATH’S ETC.) and identified training courses; .
Abide by confidentiality parameters.

About CBI Health Group: 
For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.