Adult Day Services-Direct Support Professional

Aptus Treatment Centre

2d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Aptus Treatment Centre delivers holistic, person-centered quality services to people who have intellectual disabilities, their families, and the community. Being a part of our team means that you will have continuous opportunities to learn and develop skills, share your interests with others and build positive, supportive working relationships with highly valued staff teams, students and volunteers. We welcome applications from exceptional, qualified candidates and look forward to meeting you. Position Summary: Commit to and demonstrate the Mission, Vision and Values of Aptus Treatment Centre through attitude, actions and behaviours. Ensure compliance with Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, all relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures. Work independently and collaboratively with teams to coordinate supports and resources with people receiving services. Participate in Individual Support Planning/Person Centered Planning using Personal Outcome Measures with people. Adhere to and implement Behaviour Support Plans and strategies. Participate in all aspects of running a household/program. Support people to participate, as independently as possible, in all activities of daily living, including their personal hygiene, dressing, and eating meals. For people who have a physical disability and/or are experiencing cognitive/age related changes, provide required support for personal hygiene and care (including bladder and bowel continence, g-tube feeding and controlled acts) and assist with personal movement/use of mobility equipment (e.g. wheelchairs). Support people to access and take their medication in accordance with established policies and procedures. Upon consent, support people to manage their personal finances as needed and/or requested as identified in their plan. Foster skill development through modeling and positive reinforcement. Complete all administrative duties as required. Attend team meetings and participate in organizational/community events as requested. Stay informed about organizational priorities; seek information or clarification if needed. Participate in other tasks or activities as assigned.

Requirements

Relevant Degree, Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.
Must have a valid G2/G Driver’s License in Ontario and demonstrated acceptable driving record.
General understanding of disability issues, resources and legislation relevant to supporting people with an intellectual disability, including Human Rights.
Strong listening, observation and communication skills.
Demonstrated resourcefulness and creative problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Strong ability to cope with stressful situations.
Strong planning, organizing and time management skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
Self-motivated, ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated collaborative approaches to providing quality services. Able to work successfully in a team.
The ability to speak fluent English and demonstrate effective written communication skills in English.
Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, email, access the Internet).
Ability to maintain regular attendance at work.
Must be Certified in First Aid, CPR
A Vulnerable Sector Police Check dated within the last 3 months.
MUST be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
To protect the health and safety of our staff, the people we support and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at Aptus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with our Vaccination Policy.

Nice To Haves

Direct support experience in a community based setting is preferred.
Knowledge of alternative communication strategies and techniques (e.g. sign language) is an asset.
French and knowledge of other languages is an asset.
CPI training is an asset.

Responsibilities

Commit to and demonstrate the Mission, Vision and Values of Aptus Treatment Centre through attitude, actions and behaviours.
Ensure compliance with Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, all relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.
Work independently and collaboratively with teams to coordinate supports and resources with people receiving services.
Participate in Individual Support Planning/Person Centered Planning using Personal Outcome Measures with people.
Adhere to and implement Behaviour Support Plans and strategies.
Participate in all aspects of running a household/program.
Support people to participate, as independently as possible, in all activities of daily living, including their personal hygiene, dressing, and eating meals.
Support people to access and take their medication in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Upon consent, support people to manage their personal finances as needed and/or requested as identified in their plan.
Foster skill development through modeling and positive reinforcement.
Complete all administrative duties as required.
Attend team meetings and participate in organizational/community events as requested.
Stay informed about organizational priorities; seek information or clarification if needed.
Participate in other tasks or activities as assigned.