group home worker

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with mental health disabilities

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

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
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years