Group home worker
L'Arche Halifax
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
- Group home
- Community agency
- Social service or charity agency
- Associations and non profit organizations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Sign language
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- No supervision responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits