Superior Greenstone Association for Community LivingDirect Care Worker – Job DescriptionSuperior Greenstone Association for Community Living (SGACL) provides person-centred community and residential supports to people who have a developmental disability.Our Vision:A Meaningful Life: Community. Relationships. Joy. Well-Being.Our Mission:Inspire. Encourage. Empower. Succeed.Direct Care Workers will provide support to each person based on their personal needs, interests and desires.Job FunctionTo support people who have a developmental disability to develop lifestyles that promote their participation, inclusion and citizenship in the community and to develop skills to achieve their personal goals.Pre-Employment RequirementsAbility to obtain a clean vulnerable sector check.Valid First Aid & CPR Certification.Ability to complete a 2-step TB skin test.A commitment to organizational values and proficiency in exercising sound judgment.Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, along with basic computer literacy.A diploma in developmental or social services is considered an asset, however, on-the-job skills training is available.Valid driver's license.Post-Employment RequirementsNon-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training.First Aid Certification.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesWith leadership from the Supports & Services Supervisor, Direct Care Workers will:Follow all SGACL policies and procedures.Perform all duties in keeping with SGACL's Service Principles and Statement of Rights.Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.Work independently of, and collaboratively with, team members.Participate in the completion and annual review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs):Assist people in identifying and achieving their personal goals.Document past,



present and future outcomes.Assist people to create a financial support plan.As outlined in a person's Individual Support Plan:Support citizenship and access to the community.Provide personal care, assist with bathing, administer medications, participate in meal preparation and household duties.Support the care of personal finances.Arrange for or provide transportation to recreational and leisure activities and medical appointments.Encourage relationships with family and friends.Support skill-building, including (but not limited to): domestic, employment, communication and health maintenance skills.Document daily activities, changes in health and unusual occurrences.Report and document incidents.Assist people to choose and access community, housing, social, health and/or legal services as needed.Consult with family, friends, medical professionals and other agencies that are significant in a person's life.Facilitate development of meaningful relationships between people, family, neighbours, community and workplaces.On an annual basis, using agency materials, educate the people we serve on their rights and how to identify and report abuse.Competently manage crisis situations with the assistance of the Supports & Services Supervisor or On-Call Manager.Orientate current employees to on-the-job duties.Participate in on-going professional development.Attend training and team meetings on a regular basis.Follow Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, reporting and documenting unsafe working conditions, unsafe or faulty equipment, injuries or incidents immediately.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift and lower: Constantly up to 5 kg, frequently up to 11 kg and occasionally up to 25 kg.Operation of lifting equipment, as required.Ability to stand and to walk for extended periods; frequent sitting.Occasional awkward postures during support activities.

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