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Posting#

24-18

Posting Status

Open

Department #

09

Posting Date

5/27/2024

Closing Date

6/10/2024

Position Title

Community Support Worker (CSW)

Position Status

Permanent Part-Time

Highlights

Seeking a caring individual to be present overnight to assist and support a man who lives in the Newton area of Surrey.

GA is an energetic and fun guy to be around. He loves keeping busy, going to movies, swimming, going for walks and feeding ducks, watching airplanes at the airport and WWE. He needs someone with a calm presence who can help him connect with his community and assist with his daily life and activities. He is close with his family who are a big part of his network.

The successful candidate will have keen and accurate observation and assessment skills, be a quick study, able to follow instructions as well as be able to intuit what needs to be done. Must be able to work effectively as a team member, participate in staff meetings and successfully and genuinely connect with families.

This position suits someone who has good boundaries & experience with supporting someone who expresses himself with complex behaviors', as well as someone who is reliable and responsible.  Successful hiring will be dependent on a successful interview with GA's family.

Duties and responsibilities

- Assist G when he is ready to go to bed
- Double check medication administration
- Assist/Respond if he gets up through the night
- Complete documentation
- Communicate concerns/issues to manager and fellow staff

Location

Surrey

Reports to

 

Rate of Pay

sleep night: $18.40/hour to $18.85/hour

Probation

3 Months

Driving Requirement

Driving not required

Preferred Training or Experience


- Prior experience with supporting someone who expresses himself with complex behaviours to get his needs met.
- Someone who shows the ability to comprehend and consistently follow support protocols and programs.
- Mandt or NVCI certification
- Very clear and effective communication skills.
- Excellent observational skills.
- Creative thinker with the ability to think several steps ahead of what's actually happening.

Specific Training or Experience Required

Supporting People who live with an acquired brain injury; Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others.; Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)

Expected Hours of Work

Tuesday - Thursday 10:30pm - 08:30am

Start Date

 

To Apply by Email, Quote Posting #

mailto:personnel@spectrumsociety.org

Service

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Click the link to apply online to this posting

https://sscl4.sharevision.ca/AnonymousForm/new/36098770-8f22-4f90-8dc5-2bac4b01e1eb

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