YACRO is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to empowering and supporting children and adults with a disability to achieve meaningful lives in their communities.

YACRO is currently seeking Community Residential Workers in Yarmouth. Permanent full-time, part-time, and casual positions are available.

Responsibilities and Duties

The job is to support individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their daily living which include but are not limited to:

- Providing support to individuals to attend medical appointments, social events, etc.
- Assisting with cooking, cleaning, laundry and all other household duties.
- Assisting with personal care as needed
- Providing guidance and support through behavioral challenges
- Support Individuals with maintaining relationships with family members and friends and developing new relationships.
- Completing daily documentation
- Administer medications according to procedure.

Qualifications and Skills

- High school graduate. Post secondary preferred.

Provincial Core Competencies:

- Fire and Life Safety
- Individual Program Planning,
- Standard First Aid/CPR,
- Positive Principles and Practices of Non-Aversive Behavior Change,
- Crisis Invention,
- Medication Awareness,
- Basic Principles and Practices of Personal Care





(*YACRO will provide training for individuals who do not possess these competencies at the time of hiring.)

- A belief in the equality and dignity of all people
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities.
- Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Personal qualities of emotional maturity, empathy and compassion
- Possess a strong desire to have a positive effect on people with disabilities, and a commitment to supporting and promoting their individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals.

Successful applicants must provide a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check or be willing to obtain these upon hire.

If you possess the necessary skills and have a passion for improving the lives of others please apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $19.00-$24.34 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Residential Worker (Canada)
🏢 YACRO
📍 Canada