Personal Support Worker - Buffalo House - PERSO001982-00001
Location: Regina, SK
Position: Full-time Term ( 6 months term)
Posting closing Date: May 31, 2022
The Personal Support Worker provides care and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental and mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Personal Support Worker is actively engaged and fully participates in all aspects of the
Personal Support Worker - Buffalo House - PERSO001982-00001
Location: Regina, SK
Position: Full-time Term ( 6 months term)
Posting closing Date: May 31, 2022
The Personal Support Worker provides care and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioural issues, developmental and mental health disorders, and/or other related issues. The Personal Support Worker is actively engaged and fully participates in all aspects of the children, youth, and/or adults group living experience, providing care, support, and role modelling. The Personal Support Worker works to provide the participants with a safe, nurturing, predictable, and structured living environment. The Personal Support Worker is involved in the implementation of the participants treatment plan and in meeting the participants emotional and physical needs.
Education and Professional Certification
Completion of a high school diploma.
A certificate, diploma, or degree in child and youth care (CYC) or in a related field of study is an asset.
Experience
One (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioural, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
Skills and Characteristics
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to complete tasks independently.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships.
Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Emotional competence and self awareness.
Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
Knowledge of behaviour management and support methods.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
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