Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Education/teaching of individuals with autism

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Vehicles

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Behaviour management Certification
• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Relationship development intervention (RDI) training
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• CPR Certificate
• Certificate of Conduct
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Teaching

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

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