Development Support Worker

Development Support Worker (Multiple Hires)

Job Description

Anderson Blake Consulting is seeking a Development Support Work for a reputable client in Ontario. You will enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals and provide you a good work life balance.

At Anderson Blake Consulting we strive to provide a holistic approach to match the right employers to the candidates. You will be apart of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results.

Key Accountabilities:

Participating with the collaborative care team in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating, individualized client care plans and treatment strategies, to meet client goals
Participating in discussions/plan of care meetings/conferences concerning the client’s status/progress/care/treatment; exchanging information, documenting according to Waypoint standards
Participating in the implementation of positive behavioural support plans.
Providing direct client care under the supervision and direction of nursing staff, e.g. bathing, feeding, care and observation of medically stable clients one on one
Performing and document behavioural observations and assessments.
Facilitating and promoting the development of skills of everyday life and acceptable social behaviour by developing and implementing a personalized teaching plan to support individuals
Assisting clients in personal care, hygiene, life and social skills.
Contribute to a safe environment through awareness of the program/facility wide policies and procedures, and mandatory training
Supporting client transitional discharge and community reintegration by assessing discharge readiness and developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying interventions

Qualifications:

Developmental Support Worker diploma from Accredited teaching facility
Current certification in C.P.R. and First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Knowledge of behavior theory and management in the area of developmental services in order to understand and care for disabled patients with mental health needs to implement behavior modification programs
Knowledge of teaching applications and methodology related to intellectually disabled patients in order to teach life skills such as personal care, life and social skills
Knowledge of assistive devices
Additional experience with the recovery model, and trauma informed care is an asset
Experience with patient safety including emergency patient care procedures
Demonstrated reasoning and analytical skills
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change and experience working in a fast-paced work environment

Compensation: $22/ Hour

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.