Job Description

JOB TITLE

Elite Support Worker

REPORTS TO

Elite Support Services Manager

MAIN OBJECTIVE

Support community involvement, daily life skills activities, and promote individuality. Increasing quality of life, communication and overall well-being.

ABOUT US

Key Industries Inc. has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1974. We are an "Employment First" agency offering a wide range of pre-employment programs, social and community programs, and support for those with complex needs. Key Industries has transitioned from a sheltered model to an agency that provides a wide range of outreach programs meeting the needs of all individuals with a disability. We believe in the possibilities for all people and are proud of the services we provide.

OUR MISSION

Providing employment-first programs and personalized services to empower persons with a disability to achieve personal, community and economic independence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:


Annual development and implementation of individual service plans in alignment to assessed needs and individual goals Development and adherence to established daily activity schedule in alignment to the Individual Service Plan. Activities to be considered: life skills, fitness classes, health and wellness, community and recreational outings, Snoezelen relaxation room, movies, dance, yoga, art/ music therapy.

Plan, prepare, implement, evaluate and update individuals' program Maintenance of daily observation and communication records

Privacy and security of confidential information safeguarded

Compliance to Health and Safety Procedures and reporting potential hazards/ safety concerns to management

Actively engaged in clients progress and participation in activities

Daily activity and progress records for individuals are completed and accurate

Timely completion of documented incident reports to management

Reporting of all medical concerns such as: illness, injury, communicable diseases

Adherence to open, clear, respectful, and positive communication to clients, coworkers, and management

Immediate reporting of all forms of harassment or misconduct to management

Participation

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Pleasant, positive, outgoing personality

Committed

Professional and mature

Patient, kind, and understanding

Self-motivated

Actively engaged and goal oriented

Good listener

Empathetic

Respectful

Problem solver

Flexible

Good judgement

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Human Services, Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aid; two to four years' experience is an asset

First Aid and CPR

Lift and Transfer

Universal precaution for the prevention of transmitting infections or communicable diseases

* Autism Training