Part-Time Home support worker (Residential Support Worker)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Type of Clientele
Adolescents; Persons with a mental health disability; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Female; Male
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Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Plan menus for special diets; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Pay bills and take care of banking; Maintain household records and budgets; Teach homemaking or life skills; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Drive household vehicle; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home
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Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver’s licence
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Child abuse registry check; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract)
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Continuous learning
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Other Information
Being an advocate and an ally for people with disabilities. Evening, weekend and overnight positions available in group homes located all over Winnipeg. Must be comfortable with personal care.