Community Support Specialist (Portage la Prairie)

Community Support Specialist (Portage la Prairie)

24 Oct
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CBI Home Health
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Portage la Prairie

24 Oct

CBI Home Health

Portage la Prairie

Portage La Prairie is approximately 75 kilometers west of Winnipeg, along the Trans-Canada Highway (exactly halfway between the provincial boundaries of Saskatchewan and Ontario). You will enjoy flexible hours, diverse assignments, and benefit from continuous opportunities for learning, training and professional development. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Direct Support Specialists will be responsible for maintaining and promoting physical care, menu planning and preparation, medication administration, personal care, activities of daily living, day-to-day house management, record keeping, etc. The Direct Support Specialists will support individuals by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and the community to ensure that their comfort, safety, and health requirements are being met. The Direct Support Specialists will also encourage individuals to develop individual skills, talents and abilities so that they may have maximum control over their own life. Hours: Combination of hours and should be versatile and available to work shift work to include weekends (both Saturday and Sunday). all aspects of personal care (including peri care), menu preparation, administering medication, day-to-day house management as outlined in the care plan and getting the clients to be a part of the community. Complete the necessary records and documentation in accordance with CBI policy and procedures, Residential care and licensing and department of Family Services and Labour requirements. Maintain established logs (individual and communications log books, medical records, food intake forms, progress notes, evaluation of programs)



on a daily basis and address any needs or concerns. Attend and participate in all relevant meetings (i.e. staff meetings, house meetings, individual planning, PATH’S ETC.) and identified training courses. Must have Class 5 Manitoba Driver's license and reliable vehicle. Experience/knowledge of working with adult clients with intellectual and mental disabilities. Required to have a clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector, Adult Abuse Registry valid in the last 6 months. Minimum Grade Twelve education, preferably post-secondary, Developmental Service Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide certification or a combination of related education/experience. Good communication skills (both verbal and oral), organizational skills, the ability to work effectively within a team environment, sound decision making abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision. Join us at CBI Home Health – where working together makes great things happen We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process.

📌 Community Support Specialist (Portage la Prairie)
🏢 CBI Home Health
📍 Portage la Prairie

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