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Job Introduction

Residential Support Worker:

Arden Professional Client Care is a purpose driven organization in supporting people with varying abilities. We are a 24-hour facility located in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Arden is committed to a transformative change in the delivery of quality of support. We believe in creating an innovative environment which promotes wellness and safety as we enrich the lives of people we support, through providing the Arden Way of Care.

We are seeking Casual workers to join our team at Louis House. The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic individual who supports our vision of inclusion, independence, and acceptance of persons with varying abilities. All Arden staff will work shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts will be 8 and 12-hour shifts

Responsibilities :

The Residential Support Worker role is responsible for a range of supports working directly with clients which include, but is not limited to:

• Will assists clients in increasing daily living skills through implementing positive program plans
• Incorporate MANDT/NVCI techniques to assist with challenging behaviour of clients which may include assisting with crisis control
• Contributes to the daily operation of the program by adhering to Arden's policies and procedures and unit routines
• Document pertinent data in a clear, concise manner consistent with Arden standards
• Maintain and promote good working relationships within the organization as a whole and with outside contacts
• Complies with and collaborates with continual Quality Improvement initiatives
• As part of an interdisciplinary team, participates in the development and implementation of clients' individual program plans
• Participates in Professional Development opportunities and in-service educational programs based on continued learning needs
• Must be committed to influencing change and enabling innovation and creativity
• Transport clients to and from appointments, training etc.

Qualifications:

1. Education in Social Services, Human Services, Residential Care Worker and/or at least 2+ years' experience in a similar field working with persons who have intellectual disabilities and behavioural challenges
2. Required to provide Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
3. Required to provide a Drivers Abstract
4. Required to have a working vehicle while on shift
5. 2 Million dollars auto insurance
6. Must have the 7 core competencies or take training immediately upon hiring that we will provide assistance with obtaining:

• First Aid
• MANDT/ CPI
• Health and Personal Care
• Medication Awareness
• Positive Behavior Support
• Person Centered Planning
• Fire Safety

What we offer:

Training Opportunities

Salary: $24.33/hr

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted and expected to provide at least three references.

Please note, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline for Applications: March 22, 2024 at 4:00pm

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