Aide, Resident Services

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time disability programs role at Southwood Home in Prince Albert. You will promote person-centered services, support daily living, and help individuals achieve quality of life through community participation and compassionate care.

Successful candidates will be caring, empathetic, reliable, and able to work in a challenging, supportive environment with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience or education with individuals with intellectual disabilities is an asset (Special Care Aide program preferred).
• Ability to work in a learning and supportive environment, with effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• effectively communicate both verbally and in written form.
• apply standard safety precautions and practices according to established protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislation.
• work both independently and as a team player to co-operatively accomplish program objectives/goals and create and maintain a positive work environment.
• anticipate, recognize, and react to conflict situations by exercising sound judgement and resolution.
• assist with all activities of daily living and life skills.

Job description

The Opportunity:

1 Perm Full-time Position - To be filled as soon as possible.

Disability Programs, Crisis and Respite Services supports individuals with intellectualdisabilities. Your work will promote and support individuals to achieve the highest quality of life possible with full participation and presence in their community.

In this role you will focus on creating positive, engaging experiences and are accountable to the individual’s receiving services. We are seeking caring and empathetic candidates who welcome challenges, are proactive, love to learn, embrace change, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy variety in their work while making positive meaningful changes in peoples’ lives. We care about and believe in people. Joining our team means we share a passion for cultivating strong relationships by building trust and delivering quality client-centered services through collaboration, creativity, support, and independence.

This appointment is located at Southwood Home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This program offers transitional housing support and planned respite services. The purpose of respite is to maintain the health and well-being of the individual, their care provider and/or family by providing temporary support. Transitional housing is a temporary support for those with immediate housing needs and a safe place where individuals continue to build on their strengths.

In this role, you will support individuals and provide quality person-centered services. Your hands on work and engagement with the individual is conducted in a learning and supportive manner and utilizes your effective communication, positive role modeling, patience, adaptability, leadership, and organization to assist in completing the following responsibilities:

• effectively communicate both verbally and in written form.
• apply standard safety precautions and practices according to established protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislation.
• work both independently and as a team player to co-operatively accomplish program objectives/goals and create and maintain a positive work environment.
• anticipate, recognize, and react to conflict situations by exercising sound judgement and resolution; highly motivated, organized, flexible and adaptable to work in a challenging environment.
• assist with all activities of daily living and life skills.

What we offer:

Disability Programs, Crisis and Respite Services value their employees and the work they do. To assist them we provide thorough onboarding that includes safety training required for the position.

Typically, the knowledge required for this position will be gained through experience on the job. However, previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or completion of a Special Care Aide Program would be considered a definite asset. This position may be exposed to the risk of violent situations. Some travel may be necessary.

Our choice candidate is a positive, patient, client focused, non-judgmental, understanding and an empathetic individual, who celebratesdiverse opinions, lifestyles and behaviours and strives to help and support all for their betterment.

This is a shift work position in a program that provides person centered care 24 hours/day; 7 days/week. Successful candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle supplied by the Ministry.

Please note, due to the nature of the position employees may be exposed to the risk of violent (behavioural) situations in which PART training reinforces safety concerns and assists in precautionary measures.

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

Employer Description

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

Organization Description

The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.

We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for: families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.

Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.

Come join our team!

Candidates must clearly indicate in their application, resume, and cover letter how they have acquired the skills and abilities. Applicants are screened based on the information provided.