Disability Services Practitioners 30+ hours/week
- Rocky Mountain House, AB, T4T 1G6, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our Rocky Support Services Society team as Community Disability Services Practitioners.
As a support worker, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities ensuring their safety, well-being, and overall quality of life.
Duties:
- Assist individuals with disabilities in their daily activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
- Help individuals participate in recreational activities and community outings
- Provide companionship and emotional support to individuals
- Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals
- Assist with mobility and transportation needs
- Collaborate with professionals and family members to develop and implement care and support plans
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for individuals
- Document and report any changes in behavior or health status to the appropriate supervisor
- Assist, support and encourage clients to be self-advocates
- Monitoring and support with budgets and spending
- Maintaining open lines of communication with others, observing and coaching other employees; assisting with training
- Executing all tasks assigned by the Team Leader or Manager diligently, on schedule
- Participating in meetings and training, voicing concerns as well as suggestions for improvement
Requirements:
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Strong organizational skills to assist with meal preparation and medication administration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to fill out the required documentation
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Criminal Record Check; including Vulnerable Sector (within the last 3 months)
- Class 5 license, copy of driver's abstract, and proof of insurance for 2 million liability may also be required
We Offer:
- Paid internal, external, and site specific training opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Employee friendly policies including paid time off for vacation and sick time
- Employee health benefits with permanent 30+ hours/week position
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The practitioner provides essential daily care, including personal hygiene, medication administration, and mobility support for individuals with disabilities. They also facilitate community participation, maintain documentation, and collaborate with families and professionals to implement care plans.
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a compassionate and patient demeanor. A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector verification and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required.
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional support
- Documentation
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Self-advocacy support
- Budget monitoring
- Coaching
- Patient demeanor
- Compassion
Benefits
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Health benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Disability Services
- Support Worker
- Personal Care
- Community Support
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Class 5 License
- Health Benefits
- Patient Care
- Advocacy
- Budgeting
- Team Collaboration
- Recreational Support