Direct support professional

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer’s/client’s home
• Group home
• Community centre
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• Standard First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Persons with learning disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)