Autism Support Worker

Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Work setting: Various locations. Work in employer's/client's home. 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. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Prepare meals. Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes. Implement behaviour management programs. Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Adults. Males. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Young adults. Policy and program experience: Behaviour disorders. Type of treatment experience: Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy. Experience with special needs children: Children with behavioural issues. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Gasoline paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.