autism support worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available