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Casual Disability Support Professional
@ Society for Treatment of Autism (NS)
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Overview
Society for Treatment of Autism (NS) is hiring casual per diem Disability Support Professionals to provide direct care to individuals with autism and related developmental disorders. The work covers personal care, meals, housekeeping, medication administration, documentation and getting individuals to their day program or school, in the person's home.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care, meals and housekeeping in the person's home
- Administer scheduled medication
- Support individuals to attend day program or school
- Complete documentation and communicate with the team
- Maintain a safe environment
Requirements summary:
- Education or experience as a Disability Support Professional, Human Services or healthcare
- Experience supporting individuals with autism or developmental disorders
- Reliable, punctual and respectful
- Good listening and communication skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Society for Treatment of Autism (NS)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Providing direct care and support to individuals with autism and other related developmental disorders, including but not limited to personal care, recreational activities, behavior management, housekeeping.
Arrive a few minutes early to read communication notes and be updated on the shift. Showering/bathing/grooming individuals to prepare for the day, workshop or school. Prepare meals, and clean up. Wash bed linens and clothes. Make the beds with clean sheets/blankets. Administer any medication that is scheduled to be given. Complete all documentation. Clean the house (ie. counters, table, bathroom, floors etc.). Make sure the individuals attend their day program or school where applicable. Communicate with co-workers and supervisor. Maintain safe environment.
Get to know the persons they will be supporting. New hires must be reliable, punctual and respectful. Values must align with the Human Rights Remedy Report. Always keeping in mind they are working in someone's home. Good communication skills, including listening and following direction and asking questions to promote learning.
Education and/or Experience as a Disability Support Professional, Human Services, or healthcare to support individuals with autism and other related developmental disorders.
Once they are on the casual list and working, they can apply for any openings that arise internally, either temporary or permanent. Employees are unionized and follow seniority as per collective agreement.
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