Support Worker

CAMP GENCHEFF IS HIRING SUPPORT WORKERS TO START FOR SUMMER PROGRAM!

Camp Gencheff is a year-round facility for adults and children with intellectual and physical disabilities. We offer each client an opportunity to participate and develop physically and emotionally through a safe and fun camping experience.

We are presently looking for positive and enthusiastic support workers willing to work at our weekend respites and day programs! As a support worker, you will play an important role in providing a fun and safe environment for clients while giving quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for up to 3 clients during work time (ratios will switch throughout the day)

• Continually encourage and keep clients active and engaged in fun and challenging activities that meet clients’ needs while maintaining a safe environment

• Follow directions from management, supervisors and healthcare workers

• Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily programming plans

• Provide personal care and dietary assistance to clients

• Follow all camp policies and procedures

• Cleaning duties that must be performed during and after camp

• Responsible for assisting in properly lifting/transferring clients

• Interacting with clients and providing a fun camp experience

• Work in a team environment

• Administrative duties, as required

Qualifications:

• A clear Criminal Background Check required

• Must be over 18 years of age

• Being a post-secondary student or graduate from a post-secondary institution and/or certificate in a related field would be an asset (ie: Human Services or Educational Assistant)

• Experience working with people with disabilities is considered an asset

• First Aid and CPR are required before the job begins

• Must be available to work weekends, as respites are two weekends per month