Brain Injury Support Worker

March of Dimes Canada•Langford, BC

9d•Hybrid

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 Part-Time Brain Injury Support Worker position in our Langford, BC site.

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services field and/or working with people with ABI.
Current CARE and CPR, First Aid an asset
Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Sound behavioral management skills, cognitive problem-solving skills.
Proven teamwork abilities
Working knowledge of ABI and rehabilitation
Ability to effectively deal with behavioral situations
Ability to speak, read, and write English

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary preferred in Human and Social Services

Responsibilities

To provide services on a flexible basis including evenings and weekends with a priority of weekday nights (11pm-7am).
Reporting responsibilities (incident reports, behavioral data collection and verbal reports)
Participate in any required training
Follow policies and procedures as required
Provide one to one support and group support within the home and community to adults with an Acquired Brain Injury with activities of daily living, personal care, and rehabilitation planning.
Communicate with consumer, family, and team members.