Community Disability Support Worker- Full Time

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Employee health benefits

Job summary

Rocky Support Services Society is seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Disability Services Practitioners to join our team in Rocky Mountain House. You will provide essential care, support daily living, safety, and well-being for individuals with disabilities, including medication administration and mobility assistance.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will develop care plans, document changes, and collaborate with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills for meals and medication administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to fill out required documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Criminal Record Check; Vulnerable Sector check within last 3 months.
• Class 5 license, driver’s abstract, and proof of insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities including hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Help with 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.
• Develop and implement care and support plans with professionals and families.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Independent work

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 skillsAbility 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