Personal Support Worker

Seeking a responsible and patient Support Worker to work with a forty-six year old man in his own home.  This gentleman has been diagnosed with a developmental disability and has Prader Willi Syndrome. He receives 24 hour support from his support staff. He is passionate about cars and enjoys reading books/magazines about them and attending car shows. He also loves dogs and has his own dog that he walks daily.

Support staff are responsible for:

• Preparing meals
• House work
• Taking the individual into the community to participate in activities
• Building upon and learning new skills
• Ensuring medication is taken on schedule
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ie. supporting hygiene)
• Providing guidance and redirection
• Providing support through challenging behaviours
• Keeping other staff and client’s family apprised of important information in a timely manor
• Providing support to appointments
• Respecting the individual’s right to make choices

The successful applicant will:

• Be available to work weekends, especially Sundays.
• Exercise flexibility and patience.
• Work well independently.
• Be a self-starter and offer opportunities to take part in new activities.
• Provide an updated criminal records check.
• Have the ability to work three to four per month (shifts may be 8 hours, 16 hours or 24 hours).
• Provide 2 references.