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group home worker @ Cape Breton Residential Society

New Waterford, Nova Scotia, CAOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

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

Work setting: Group home. Various locations.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fast-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.

Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.

Skills

Behavior ManagementCrisis interventionHousekeepingFood preparationMedication administrationFirst AidCPRchild abuse registry checkBondableown transportationfast paced environmentInterpersonal

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