Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Rural area
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Mental health institution, facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
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Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
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Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
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Housekeeping activities
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Food preparation
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Resolve conflict situations
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Implement behaviour management programs
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Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
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Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
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Assist clients/guests with special needs
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Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
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Manage events
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Offer mentoring
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
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Mandt System training
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Mental health first aid Certificate
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Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
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Medication Administration Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
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Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Adult Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Valid driver's licence
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Travel expenses paid by employer
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Large workload
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Values and ethics
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Client focus
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Team player
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Organized
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
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Night shift premium
Long term benefits
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Travel insurance
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Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.