Job Description

YACRO is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to empowering and supporting children and adults with a disability to achieve meaningful lives in their communities.

YACRO is currently seeking Community Residential Workers in Yarmouth. Permanent full-time, part-time, and casual positions are available.

Responsibilities and Duties

The job is to support individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their daily living which include but are not limited to:

Providing support to individuals to attend medical appointments, social events, etc. Assisting with cooking, cleaning, laundry and all other household duties. Assisting with personal care as needed Providing guidance and support through behavioral challenges Support Individuals with maintaining relationships with family members and friends and developing new relationships. Completing daily documentation Administer medications according to procedure.

Qualifications and Skills

High school graduate. Post secondary preferred.
Provincial Core Competencies:

Fire and Life Safety Individual Program Planning, Standard First Aid/CPR, Positive Principles and Practices of Non-Aversive Behavior Change, Crisis Invention, Medication Awareness, Basic Principles and Practices of Personal Care

(YACRO will provide training for individuals who do not possess these competencies at the time of hiring.)*

A belief in the equality and dignity of all people Previous experience working with individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends Excellent oral and written communication skills Personal qualities of emotional maturity, empathy and compassion Possess a strong desire to have a positive effect on people with disabilities, and a commitment to supporting and promoting their individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals.
Successful applicants must provide a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check or be willing to obtain these upon hire.

If you possess the necessary skills and have a passion for improving the lives of others please apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $19.00-$24.34 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person