autism support worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Employer's home.

Tasks:

• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• CPR Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Persons with an intellectual disability. School age (6 - 12 years).

Area of work experience:

Teaching.

Security and safety:

Basic security clearance. Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.