Job Posting TitleCommunity Disability Support Worker
Job Description
Job Vacancy: Community Disability Support Worker
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Airdrie / Calgary / Rocky View County
Reports To: Senior Team Lead / Floor Manager
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Community Disability Support Worker (CDSW) to support individuals with disabilities in achieving personal goals, fostering relationships, and encouraging community involvement. This front-line role plays a vital part in helping individuals lead fulfilling, independent lives. The CDSW will help clients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life while respecting their dignity and personal preferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care: Assist clients with daily hygiene routines, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Medication Assistance: Administer medications as prescribed or remind clients to take their medication.
- Daily Living Support: Help clients with meal preparation, feeding, housekeeping, and laundry.
- Mobility Assistance: Support clients with mobility, including walking, using assistive devices, or transferring between beds, chairs, and vehicles.
- Companionship: Provide emotional support, engage clients in meaningful activities, and foster social interactions.
- Transportation: Assist clients with errands, appointments, and outings as needed.
- Health Monitoring: Observe and report changes in the client’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to supervisors or family members.
- Safety Assurance: Ensure a safe and clean environment by minimizing hazards and following safety protocols.
- Implement and carry out person-centered plans to support personal development, behavior management, and/or personal care.
- Understand and follow Individual Behavioral Support Plans, ISP Goals, Functional Assessments, and Risk Assessments.
Essential Functions
- Assist with daily living skills, hygiene, grooming, and medication administration.
- Plan, organize, and implement skill-building activities.
- Maintain documentation, program charts, and finance sheets.
- Support dietary needs following the Canada Food Guide, including meal preparation and clean-up.
- Perform cleaning duties, ensuring the individual’s personal and common spaces are hygienic.
- Maintain confidentiality of all personal information.
Qualification:
- Diploma or degree in the Human Service Field is an asset.
- Personal Support Worker (PSW), Health Care Aide (HCA), or equivalent certification, preferred.
- Valid driver’s license (Class 5).
- Certification in First Aid and CPR (required).
Skills and Competencies:
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic cooking, cleaning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift and move clients safely when necessary.
- A positive attitude and belief in the rights and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- Strong aptitude for service and support.
- Experience in community disability services, personal support work, or related roles.
- Understanding of person-centered care and community inclusion principles.
- Knowledge of medical protocols, behavior management, and skill development strategies.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of previous caregiving or related experience is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, seniors, or chronic illnesses is an asset.
Essential Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (Class 5).
- Clear criminal background check and vulnerable sector screening.
- A reliable transport
Working Conditions
- The CDSW will work in the care facility.
- Physical demands may include lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and assisting with mobility.
- Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful work that positively impacts lives.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for skill development and growth.
- Opportunity to grow your business.
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
At Above & Beyond Care Services Inc. (ABCS), we are committed to supporting the ongoing growth and success of our staff. As part of this commitment, ABCS provides access to a variety of training and certification opportunities at no cost. These learning opportunities are designed to help contractors enhance their knowledge, strengthen their professional credentials, develop specialized skills, and advance their careers within the disability services sector.
- Medication Administration.
- First Aid/CPR
- APRP Abuse Protocol
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS)
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
- Trauma-Informed Care Practice
- Safe Bathing
- Food Safety
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
- Indigenous Training
Through these professional development opportunities, staff can build valuable industry-recognized competencies, stay current with best practices, expand their qualifications, and strengthen their ability to provide exceptional, person-centered support to the individuals and communities we serve.