Direct Support Worker

Juniper Centre Inc. Mission Statement:

The Juniper Centre will provide person centered support in a variety of settings to best fit the needs of people living with developmental disabilities.  Our goal is to promote dignity, ability, and independence.

The Juniper Centre is proud to be a part of our community.

Juniper Centre Inc staff work in a variety of settings to fit the needs of the people we support.	We work with people, and people’s lives are all different.  Our agency exists to be the best support possible in whatever setting we’re working in.
We are committed to promoting dignity, ability and independence.  That can look different for each person, but our commitment to those people doesn’t change.
Dignity:	Dignity comes from knowing our own value and having that value celebrated by others.  Our work should highlight the value of the people we work with and our co-workers.
Ability:	Recognizing and developing our ability helps to boost our dignity and independence.  Our work should support, confirm, and build on people’s ability.
Independence:	Independence is the goal of support services.  It exists where dignity and ability flourish.  Our work should foster independence in all people we support, our co-workers, and our agency.
The Juniper Centre is proud to be a part of our community.  The City of Thompson, The North, and The Juniper Centre community are special.  By being involved in our community we help to develop and support the place where we have made our homes.

 

Position summary:

All positions in the agency exist to enhance the lives of the people we support by actively applying the agency’s mission statement.

The direct support worker positions exist to ensure the needs of the people we support are met.

The direct support worker takes direction from the management team or unionized supervisors.

Classification:

This position is a unionized position that is based out of the Juniper Centre’s day and residential programs.

 

 

Major responsibilities:

• Direct support
  • Personal care including bathrooming, bathing, grooming, feeding, etc
  • Medication administration following JCI medication policy
  • Financial support following JCI policy
  • Transfers using adaptive equipment including lifts, slings, transfer belts, etc
  • Recreation based on people’s needs, wants, and abilities
  • Meal preparation either for or with the people we support following JCI menu plans
  • Cleaning and general maintenance of any/all JCI workplaces
• Area specific
  • Fire and evacuation plan in each workplace
  • Locations of keys, medications, water shut-offs, electrical panels, etc
  • Person and workplace specific plans and procedures
• Teamwork
  • Focusing on the wants and needs of the people we support to provide the quality of life they want.
  • Working with all other employees to ensure the people we support receive the quality care they deserve.
  • Working with the management team to further the goals of the agency
  • Staff meetings as needed
• Health and Safety
  • Ensure that you are using appropriate equipment or procedures for all jobs
  • Train the people we support on safety procedures in all areas
  • Facilitate the maintenance of safety procedures in all areas
  • Following the JCI call chain and other safety protocols as needed
• Documentation/Communication
  • Maintain all documentation to the JCI and CLDS standards (logs, contacts, reporting, incident reports, Resident filing, training documentation)
  • Communication with management team and employees through phone, email, text, and other digital mediums
• Other duties.
  • All other duties as assigned by management 

Confidentiality:

All employees must respect and maintain the confidentiality of information related to the people we support and must comply with the Juniper Centre Inc. confidentiality agreement and all provincial or federal information protection legislation.  

Key relationships:

Works with:  The people we support, other employees, and supervisors primarily in the day and residential programs, and the community at large.

Reports to:  supervisors and managers

Direct reports:  none

Outside Agency Contacts:  Manitoba Family Services, NRHA contacts, property owners, community members, etc 

Working Conditions:

The direct support worker will primarily be working direct support in the Juniper Centre day-program, residential locations, participant homes, and the City of Thompson at large.  Various conditions may include:

• Working alone
• Working outdoors in both heat and cold
• Attending medical facilities
• Attending recreational facilities 

Physical requirements:

The direct support worker provides both supervision and direct support.  Physical needs of the supervisor’s tasks may require:

• Sitting for long periods
• Driving
• Lifting over 50 lbs (groceries, filing, etc)
• Assisting with two person lifts or with mechanical lifts for the people we support
• Outdoor tasks like shovelling, etc.
• Recreation activities with the people we support as needed 

Key Capabilities and Requirements.  Competencies/qualifications:

• Conditions of service:
  • Clear criminal records check
  • Adult abuse registry check
  • Current first aid certification
  • In force drivers license

Attributes:	Essential:	Desirable:
Experience	·         none	·         5 years of service working with people with disabilities
Education, qualifications and training	·         Grade 12 diploma·         First Aid/CPR C	·         Some post secondary in related fields·         Foundations in Disability and Community Support ·         NVCI
Value Base	·         People first philosophy·         Committed to the people we support and the goals of the agency ·         Focused on the development of people ·         Diligent ·         Self-motivated ·         Caring
Skills, abilities, and knowledge	·         Planning·         Crisis Intervention ·         Computer use ·         Email ·         iPhone and android ·         Note taking and maintenance of legal documents	·         Assisted decision making through the VPA·         Knowledge of the Juniper Centre Inc. CBA
Interpersonal and social skills	·         Self directed·         Ability to work with a range of people ·         Positive opinion of the organization and the ability to represent and promote JCI

Resources: 

• Physical
  • Computer at worksites
  • Keys at worksites
• Digital
  • Office 365
    • Teams
    • Viva Engage
    • Outlook
    • Word
    • Excel
    • Onedrive
  • Alarm code and digital key for day program as needed

• Subsidized
  • Vehicle milage if needed