Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Group home
- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Behaviour management Certification
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)



Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Rapid-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail

Weight handling

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized

📌 Group home worker (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Cape Breton Residential Society
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality