Job Description
JOB TITLE
Educational Assistant⸱e, part-time
NATURE OF JOB
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Education Assistant⸱e collaborates with members of the house's intervention team and participates in the development of various programs. He⸱She facilitates individual or group activities, participates in the evaluation of residents⸱e⸱s behavior and attitudes, and writes requested observation reports.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans activities, creates materials and visual tools to support residents according to their needs.
- Intervenes with the resident in line with recommended interventions (active prevention)
- Assists with hygiene and meals
- Uses alternative communication strategies (PECS, TEACCH)
- Fills in rating grids
- Writes observation notes
- Collaborates and communicates relevant information to colleagues
- Distributes medication under Bill 90
- Accompanies resident to medical appointments as needed
- Ensures resident is supported in daily tasks and routines
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Current studies in a discipline related to special education
- Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorders and/or mental health problems and/or living in a residence offering a long-term living environment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Have at heart the well-being of residents⸱e⸱s, have the ability to anticipate needs, demonstrate dignity and ensure the protection of the person accompanied
- Possess certain qualities such as: caring, listening skills, good communication skills, be emphatic, versatile⸱e, autonomous and have the ability to establish relationships based on trust and good teamwork skills
- Specific training in the reality of people with an autism spectrum disorder is a considerable asset (asset)
- First aid/CPR skills (asset)
- Attestation de formation pour l'administration de médicaments et de soins invasives d'assistance (Bill 90) (asset)
- Therapeutic intervention for aggressive behavior (ITCA) (asset)
- Valid driver's license
Join the Maison Véro & Louis team!
If you're interested, please e-mail your resume to emploisvarennes@maisonverolouis.com
Interested in being a part of an innovative, human-focused project?
The first Véro & Louis Home was inaugurated in Varennes in May 2021. This pioneering living environment is designed for the needs of autistic adults aged 21 and over, with or without intellectual disabilities. The Foundation not only built the home according to the world's best architectural practices for an ideal physical environment for autistic individuals, it developed an educational program to support the residents and help them develop their potential on an ongoing basis. We are currently expanding our team. We’re looking for people who want to help make the project a great success!
There are many other great reasons to come work with us:
– Our project is innovative and supported by research projects.
– You can play a role in developing practices for adults with ASD.
– Your workplace is a friendly, people-focused living environment.
– Your positivity, creativity and ideas are appreciated!
– You will receive full support during your onboarding process.
– We provide employees with an ongoing training program.
– Our beautiful facilities offer our residents a variety of activities including swimming, sports, cultural activities and gardening.
– What’s more, we provide group insurance, a group RRSP and your meals, and we now have a charging station for your electric cars!
– Public transit is available near the Home.
Join the team at the Véro & Louis Home!
The values of the Véro & Louis Foundation and Homes
The values of the Véro & Louis Foundation are integral to its culture and purpose. They can be summarized in one fundamental principle: respect for difference, which is the basis of our attitudes, conduct and actions. This means offering our residents, their families and our employees the best possible conditions to enhance their well-being and quality of life.
RESPECT - COMMITMENT - INNOVATION - KINDNESS
These four values are also central at Véro & Louis Homes. Certain values underlie our respect for difference:
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COMPASSION
Each resident and their family members are treated with compassion at all times, which is integral to the approach of our services.
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DIGNITY
Every resident is a human being like anyone else with the right to dignity. It’s important to respect their choices, forms of expression, reactions, interiority, and physical, moral and spiritual integrity.
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ETHICS
Ethics are top of mind for all employees, volunteers and other staff members at the Véro & Louis Home in all parts of their work with residents.
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SOLIDARITY
Solidarity between all team members at the Home is foundational to the assistance they provide our residents.
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