Day Program Employee - Direct Support Provider

Day Program Employees (Support Services)
Full time - 70-80 Hours Bi- weekly

Desired Qualifications

Inclined to work with people with intellectual disabilities
Positive attitude and team player
Must regard participants and co-workers with respect and dignity
Must adhere to the Agency Guide to the Vulnerable Persons Act
Must obtain a successful completion of Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry Checks
Communication in English, both written and verbal
Good knowledge of French an asset
Emergency First Aid
Must have valid class 5 Driver’s License

Knowledge in Feeding/ feeding tube, Toileting, Wheelchair lift/Hoyer lift, Transferring would be an asset
Willing to work in all departments of the day program when needed (Woodworking/Recycling/Packaging/Sewing)

Duties

Provide support on a 1 on 1 basis or small group of individuals with intellectual disabilities
Help in the use of appropriate supports & resources needed for communication (reading/writing/use of communication devices) including proper use of the equipment
Ensure Health & Safety of individuals
Provide physical support in personal care & daily living skills (including toileting/feeding/attending to personal needs)
Must be able to take and apply directions given by the Support Services Manager and implement them in daily tasks paying attention to details
Understanding of the need to prioritize work/contracts, and the personal goals and needs of the participants
Must be able to multitask and assist with other roles/jobs as needed
Report any work or participant related incidents to the lead hand or manager

Abide by the WSHA safety regulations

Start Date: May 2024
Salary: Wages start at 19.00$/hr.

Applications will be accepted until noon Friday May 10th, 2024.

Applications must be submitted in writing. Resumes can be emailed to danyka.hunnie@epicsmile.ca or dropped off at 112 St. Malo Street.

For more information, please contact:
Danyka Hunnie
Support Services Manager
(204) 347-5418 ext 5