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Direct Support Specialist
Overview
We are looking for compassionate Direct Support Specialist (DSS) to complement our talented Specialized Community Services team on a full time, part time or casual basis.
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 Residential Operations Manager, the DSS will be responsible for maintaining and promoting physical care to include , menu planning and preparation, medication administration, personal care, activities of daily living, day-to-day house management, record keeping, etc.
The DSS 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 Personal Support Worker/ Health Care Aide 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.
Knowledgeable with Acquired Brain Injuries
Experience/knowledge of working with clients with alcohol and drug dependencies.
Must have a valid certification in emergency first Aid and CPR.
Required to 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.
Contact
Melissa Wieler BCOMM
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Specialized Community Services and Home Health
C: 306-713-0946
mwieler@cbihealth.ca
cbihealth.ca
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