Disability Services Worker - Complex Needs
- Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
$17.5 to $22 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $17.5 to $22 CAD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Responsibilities
Supporting the well being of an individual with developmental disabilities by participating in helping the individual achieve their goals, creating natural supports in their community, role modelling, planning recreational & leisure activities, personal care, implementation of programs that help support an individual’s growth, problem solving, along with promoting life skills such as cooking, cleaning and daily documentation.
Requirements
- Clear Police Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check and 6 months or newer) is required.
- A valid Class 5 driver's license is required.
- Access to and use of a vehicle for all shifts with a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance and with the ability to transport clients is required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- Ability to work well as a team member.
- First aid and CPR, Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT), medication delivery, abuse reporting protocol would be an asset but if the candidate does not have this specific training, it will be provided.
- Previous experience in this field and working with challenging behaviours and mental health (trauma informed care would be an asset.
- Must have flexibility in their schedule
- Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for applying for this position.
Benefits
Paid Mileage, Weekend Shift Differential, Employee and Family Assistance Program
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Disability Services Worker supports individuals with developmental disabilities by facilitating goal achievement, community integration, and daily living skills. Responsibilities include personal care, recreational planning, and maintaining accurate daily documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, a reliable vehicle with insurance, and a clear vulnerable sector police check. While specific certifications like First Aid and CPR are preferred, the employer provides training for these requirements.
Skills
- Developmental disabilities support
- Personal care
- Recreational activity planning
- Life skills coaching
- Problem solving
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Trauma informed care
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention
Benefits
- Paid Mileage
- Weekend Shift Differential
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Disability Services
- Developmental Disabilities
- Personal Care
- Community Support
- Life Skills
- Documentation
- Police Clearance
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Driver's License
- First Aid
- CPR
- Pro-ACT
- Medication Delivery
- Abuse Reporting
- Trauma Informed Care
- Mental Health
- Challenging Behaviours