Job Description

Location: Halifax -downtown

Hours: weekdays 8 hour shifts available (Looking for two people to cover PT)

Overview:

We are currently looking for an

Inclusion Support Worker

for our 26-year-old family member (female) to provide personal support and support her to be a valued, contributing member of the community. We are looking for someone who will:

be interested in building community and connecting with people be interested in supporting people to be independent be fun and kind work well with others and able to take feedback and suggestions be willing to be flexible, curious, resilient and determined to find solutions be eager to learn and looking for a challenge

Key Responsibilities:

Support communication

- understand the importance of being heard and having choice. Support the use of technology for communication and

Connecting to community

- help identify both interests as well as the contributory role(s) in community. Support engagement and participation in a wide range of activities.

Support personal care

- assist with dressing, feeding and toileting and other personal care with a focus on building independence.

Contribute to her shared apartment space

- help with light housework, wash and meal prep.

Accountabilities:

Communication:

Build strong and respectful relationships with the individual and their family. Communicate in a professional manner and document necessary information and communicate with others on the individual's team.

Confidentiality

: maintain confidentiality at all times

Interaction:

Interact in a non-intrusive, image enhancing and age appropriate manner.

Safety:

Be aware of the individual'sphysical, social and recreational environments, and taking action to minimize risks and maximize inclusion

Advocate:

advocate on behalf of the person when necessary

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ability to be able to do lifts and transfers (height 5 feet, weight 70 lbs) A steadfast belief and commitment to inclusion, the right for all people to belong, participate and contribute to the community The ability to work independently in unstructured environments and to employ effective time management skills The knowledge of and ability to demonstrate and support the development of skills (coaching) Knowledge of community resources available to support her participation and inclusion within their community First Aid and CPR certification Criminal Record Check complete with a vulnerable sector check A driver's license

Questions:

Only applicants who submit answers to the following questions will be considered:

Why do you want to work as an Inclusive Support Worker?

The word inclusion is used a lot. What is inclusion? What isn't inclusion?

What experience do you have that might help you in the role of an Inclusive Support Worker?

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification and Police Record Check (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25
Expected start date: 2025-08-22