Golden Care’s Developmental Support Workers (DSWs) provide individualized, evidence-informed programming that helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities build the skills they need to live more independently and participate meaningfully in their communities. Our supports are aligned with Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) guidelines and are developed collaboratively with clients, families, and healthcare providers. We believe every individual has the potential to grow and our role is to nurture that potential with patience, expertise, and genuine encouragement.
Key Benefits
- Life skills training: cooking, budgeting, time management, personal organization
- Social and communication skills development
- Behavioural support in partnership with qualified specialists
- Community engagement and recreational participation
- Employment readiness coaching
- Goal planning with individualized support plans
- Emotional regulation strategies and crisis prevention
- Support with public transportation and community navigation
Ideal Clients
Adults with intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disabilities referred through DSO, community living organizations, or family-funded arrangements.