Community Living Hamilton
Part Time Direct Support Facilitator - Children Respite
HAMILTON, ON, Canada - Part Time
Overview
Direct Support Facilitators - Respite provide support and assistance to children, youth or young adults attending our programs delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community. Direct Support Facilitators – Respite will collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful plans and programming/activity schedules that flow from a person-centered philosophy.
Pay rate :29.28
This is an existing vacancy
Responsibilities
Client Service:
- Facilitates a person-centered approach that fosters collaborative decision making with clients. Builds on the strengths of clients to encourage skill development, self determination and inclusion within the community.
- Knows, respects and advocates for the rights of children and adults.
- Builds on strengths of individuals to encourage learning and development, self determination and inclusion within the community.
- Builds an effective rapport with clients by focusing on respect, dignity, inclusion, and maintaining personal boundaries.
- Personal Care :Assists clients with personal hygiene, with consideration for and attention to the respect and dignity of the individual.
- Maintain knowledge of medical issues within the program.
- Programming o Supervise outings in the community
- Activities of Daily Living o Participate in meal planning, with consideration for nutrition, budgeting, individual preferences and dietary restrictions, working collaboratively with part-time staff.
- Prepare and cook nutritious and varied meals
- Maintain the upkeep of the home, such as cleaning, yard work, and waste disposal, contributing equitably as a member of the team.
- Gathers, maintains, and shares information as appropriate using a variety of formats (written, verbal) with all stakeholders.
- Seeks out important information, attempting to gain a better understanding of program activities and clarify expectations.
- Provide appropriate positive feedback to clients, supervisors, co-workers and external parties.
- Displays conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of Community Living Hamilton.
- Ensure all documentation and reporting is completed in a manner which adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policy, using professional and objective language.
- Seek information from appropriate sources to gain a better understanding of activities and clarify expectations.
- Treat all colleagues with respect, kindness and understanding.
- Foster a welcoming and professional workplace which recognizes the skill, experience, and contributions of other team members.
- Participate regularly in team meetings and review team meeting documentation Share information with all team members and/or other teams to facilitate learning and promote consistency of care.
- Ensure the safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers, and visitors.
- Commit to act in compliance with all applicable legislation, and contribute to identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, including required training. Promote and demonstrate the Vision and Mission of Community Living Hamilton within the workplace and the broader community.
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Community Living Hamilton Health and Safety Policy.
- Report all workplace hazards and support Community Living Hamilton to continuously improve the safety of the workplace.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- DSW, SSW or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field.
- Two (2) years recent experience working with children with a developmental disability preferred.
- Valid NCI Certification.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Valid Broad Sector Check.
- A valid G class driver’s license with insurance in good standing
- Strong commitment to the individuals supported by Community Living Hamilton
- Positive attitude and a true appreciation for diverse abilities
- Proven ability to demonstrate cultural competency with the ability to address service needs in a diverse client group
- Fluency in a language other than English preferred
- Experience with diverse client groups preferred (age, culture, program type, etc.)
- Additional formal training in mental health/dual diagnosis preferred
- Additional formal training in additional topics relevant to the position strongly preferred
