The Residential Support Worker supports and assists adults who have developmental disabilities in a community residence. As part of a team, the RSW provides assistance to home members in all areas of daily home life. The extent and specific nature of this assistance is based on each home member's individual skills and needs. The RSW works in cooperation with,and under the direction of, a House Manager. Residential Support Workers are responsible to the home members, House Manager, Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain respectful and supportive relationships with each of the people being served.



2. Assist home members to live co-operatively and inter-dependently.



3. Assist in planning life skills programs/ activities with home members and the House Manager.



4. Implement the above mentioned programs - supervising, teaching and guiding home members in carrying out daily activities.



5. Assist in planning & coordinate leisure, recreation and special activities.



6. Administer medication according to Shalom Residences Inc. policies and procedures and to Residential Care Licensing standards.



7. Accompany home members to medical & dental appointments when requested; provide comfort, reassurance and information to the person and relay and record outcome for other staff and House Manager.



8. Ensure that hygiene & health routines are carried out with whatever level of assistance is required by each individual.



9. Assist home members and House Manager with menu planning, shopping for groceries and household supplies and preparation of meals.



10. Assist home members to identify clothing and personal hygiene needs and shopping with them when requested.



11. Assist home members with management of their personal funds on a day-to-day basis.



12. Assist in managing the household petty cash fund; record purchases & provide receipts.



13. Attend and contribute to Person Centred Planning meetings and staff meetings.



14. Ensure the effective record-keeping and communication of information to, and between staff through maintenance of residents' files, and staff communication book , daily log etc.



15. Acts as a liaison with collateral agencies & families in the absence of the House Manager.



16. Adhere to the principles, practices and procedures of Shalom Residences Inc., including maintaining Kashrut dietary standards and respecting and following programs to observe and celebrate Jewish holidays.



17. When appropriate, assist in furthering the goals and aims of Shalom Residences Inc. as an organization.



18. Perform other related duties in the best interests of the home members as assigned.