group home worker

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

• Medication Administration Certificate

• Food Safety Certificate

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Additional Skills

• Housekeeping activities

• Food preparation

Work Setting

• Group home

Specific Skills

• Provide personal care

• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs

• Resolve conflict situations

• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses

• Implement behaviour management programs

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs

• Assist clients/guests with special needs

• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Target Audience

• Elderly

• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing

• Persons who are blind/visually impaired

• Persons with physical disabilities

• Persons with mental health disabilities

• Persons with learning disabilities

• Persons with an intellectual disability

• Females

• Males

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Tuberculosis test

• Criminal record check

• Confidential security clearance

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation

• Own vehicle

• Valid driver's licence

• Public transportation is available

Work Location Information

• Work in employer's/client's home

• Various locations

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Client focus

• Judgement

Health benefits

• Health care plan

• Disability benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

• Pension plan

• Other benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities

• Free parking available

• Learning/training paid by employer

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

• Team building opportunities

• Parking available

• Wellness program

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?