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October 12, 2024

Key Industries

Saint John

FULL TIME


Residential Support Worker

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
Residential Support Workers are responsible for assisting in any and all aspects of daily living that are required by the resident. Support Workers will be responsible for support in the completion of daily routines, nutrition management, health management, appointment scheduling, observation and documentation of daily events and activities, medication administration and management, housekeeping, as well as providing comfort and companionship to the residents.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Residential Support Workers will need to be comfortable with differing levels of care delivery. Residential Support Workers should expect to provide support at levels ranging from total care with a resident’s activities of daily living to light support and supervision.
  • Residential Support Workers will be expected to become competent in any and all specialized supports required for a resident.
  • All supports delivered within this service must meet the standards legislated by the Department of Social Development.
  • Support Workers must keep detailed daily observation records. This practice is of the utmost importance in delivering consistent quality supports to residents.
  • Residential Support Workers will be expected to provide support with the administration of medication. Competency in all aspects of medication administration, including detailed record-keeping and inventory, is a requirement. Individualized training, evaluation, and certification will be provided.
  • Staff must take an active role in planning, implementing, and evaluating Individual Service Plans that meet residents’ needs.
  • Employees will be required to engage in ongoing training for the purposes of professional development and competency in pertinent tasks. The Mandt System, First Aid CPR/AED, Universal Healthcare Precautions, Autism Intervention and Support training are a few examples of professional development training that may become available.
  • Residential Support Workers will be responsible for knowing all emergency procedures (e.g. evacuation protocol).
  • In the event of a medical emergency, Residential Support Workers will be expected to use their first aid training to assess the situation and proceed accordingly.
  • Welcome Home Residential Services provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Overnight staff will be required to remain awake and vigilant throughout the night.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
  • Human Services, Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aid; one to two years’ experience is an asset
  • First Aid and CPR


EMPLOYMENT TYPE
  • Full-Time, Casual, Part-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.

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