Community Support Worker

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting clients in person centered ways that treat them as individuals in order to enhance their quality of life
• Supporting clients to carry out a wide range of activities in their homes and in the community. This could include practical activities such as bathing, dressing, bed making, toileting, cooking, eating and drinking
• Supporting clients to develop greater independence by engaging them in a range of training programs, recreational and leisure activities
• Promoting good health and observing/monitoring and reporting clients’ physical/mental condition
• Advocating for the clients by being an active member of the Multidisciplinary Team
• Driving hospital transport when required, including escorting clients on outings and medical appointments
• Ensuring facilities are kept in good working order and reports any problems re the status of the home in a timely manner
• Assisting clients’ relatives/associates to establish positive relationship with clients which includes implementing programs within their home, if required
• Contributing to the effective and safe running of the house by carrying out the necessary cooking, cleaning, washing shopping etc in conjunction with the clients

Qualifications & Registration required:

• High School Certificate, GED or equivalent
• Nursing Assistant Certificate required with three years’ experience working with persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Those with less year’s will be considered.
• Must be registered with the Bermuda Nursing Council
• Safety care Certificate and CPR
• Must be capable of safely operating approved lifting devices
• Must have a current driver’s license