JOB TITLE Elite Support Worker REPORTS TOElite Support Services Manager MAIN OBJECTIVE Support community involvement, daily life skills activities, and promote individuality. Increasing quality of life, communication and overall well-being.
ABOUT US Key Industries has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1974. We are an “Employment First” agency offering a wide range of pre-employment programs, social and community programs, and supports for those with complex needs. Key Industries has transitioned from a sheltered model to an agency that provides a wide range of outreach programs meeting the needs of all individuals with a disability. We believe in the possibilities for all people and are proud of the services that we provide.
OUR MISSION Providing employment-first programs and personalized services to empower persons with a disability to achieve personal, community and economic independence.
JOB OVERVIEW Key Industries is currently seeking a Support Worker who possesses the following qualities:
Independence
Professionalism
Maturity
Dedication
Reliability
Tolerance
Respect
Patience
Ability to learn complex needs of individuals served
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful applicant will be responsible for adhering to the daily activity schedule and actively engage in the client’s progress and participation in activities. Activities to be considered include:
Life skills
Fitness classes including dance and yoga
Health and wellness
Community and recreational outings
Art
Music therapy
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Human Services, Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aid; two to four years’ experience is an asset
First Aid and CPR
Lift and Transfer
Universal precaution for the prevention of transmitting infections or communicable diseases
Autism Training
Or Nonviolence Crisis Intervention
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Personal Care Workshop
JOB TYPE Full-Time IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its environment change. All candidates must submit to a criminal record check with vulnerable sectors and a Social Development check prior to employment with Key Industries