client support worker (csw)

Behavior Supports and Family Services Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support services provider is seeking a qualified individual in Edmonton to provide personal care, administer medications, and assist clients with daily activities. The role requires a college diploma and specific health care certifications including CPR and First Aid. Ideal for someone with strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience assisting clients with personal care and mobility.
• Certification in relevant health care courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer care and medications to clients.
• Assist clients in personal hygiene activities.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Administer bedside and personal care

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Ability to multitask

Dependability

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or equivalent

Tools

Behaviour management Certification

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Administer first-aid and other assistance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Behaviour management Certification
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• School age (6 - 12 years)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits