Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker

March of Dimes Canada•Langford, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible. We are currently looking to fill 1 new opportunity for a Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker in Langford, BC. Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, daytime hours. Starting wage: $22.12 per hour. Hours: 16-30 hours per week.

Requirements

Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required
Post-Secondary Education in Social Services or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of ABI and rehabilitation
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated team building skills
Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
Must be a strong team member
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
CPR/First Aid certificate required
Previous experience working with ABI consumers
Experience with Microsoft Office
Professionalism in dealing with other service providers
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
Must have the ability to adapt and to be flexible with the changing needs of our program
Must be committed to contributing to a positive working environment
Must be willing to support with coverage of other shifts when needed

Responsibilities

Assist consumers living with a disability to gain greater autonomy in areas such as activities of daily living, cognitive and problem-solving skills
To provide personal care when required
To provide service under the guidelines of an Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP)
Support with community orientation and integration
Provide suicide and crisis intervention
Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Reporting responsibilities such as notes to file, incident reports, data collection, IRP progress reports
Follow the guidelines outlined by the Behaviour Consultant, Program Supervisor and Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
Follow MODC policies and procedures as required
Participate in any required training as outlined in MODC policies