Direct Care Worker – Marathon

Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living

Direct Care Worker – Job Description

Superior 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 Function

To 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 Requirements

·        Ability 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 Requirements

·        Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training.

·        First Aid Certification.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

With 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):

o   Assist people in identifying and achieving their personal goals.

o   Document past, present and future outcomes.

o   Assist people to create a financial support plan.

·        As outlined in a person’s Individual Support Plan:

o   Support citizenship and access to the community.

o   Provide personal care, assist with bathing, administer medications, participate in meal preparation and household duties.

o   Support the care of personal finances.

o   Arrange for or provide transportation to recreational and leisure activities and medical appointments.

o   Encourage relationships with family and friends.

o   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 new 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 Requirements

·        Ability 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.