Direct Support Professional (Weekend Relief, Part-Time)

Pulford Community Living Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulford Community Living Services Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for weekend relief in Winnipeg, MB. You will assist adults with intellectual disabilities with daily living, support with activities, and promote independence in a person-centered environment.

The role requires empathy, reliable attendance, and the ability to work with a team. Valid driver’s license and required clearances are essential, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry within last 3 months.
• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• NVCI training certification is an asset.
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies and strong relationship-building.
• Dependable and reliable with ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Flexibility in availability required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their person-centered planning and daily activities.
• Help individuals grow relationships and develop positive social interactions.
• Advocate for inclusion and community participation for vulnerable persons.
• Ensure emotional, physical, spiritual, and medical needs are met when required.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with individuals and team.
• Be caring, patient, respectful and understanding in all interactions.
• Assist with completion and secure storage of records per agency and regulatory policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development and training; maintain confidentiality.
• Assist individuals with day-to-day management of funds.
• Ensure a safe, well-maintained living environment complying with safety and health regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Dependable

Flexibility

Developmental disabilities experience

Education

Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C

Job description

Administration, Winnipeg, MB, CA

Job Description

Who we are:

Pulford Community Living Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides community-based residential supports to person with intellectual disabilities. At Pulford, we foster an environment that encourages personal growth and independence, empowering each individual to live a full life. Guided by our core values of Dignity, Safety, Respect, and Integrity, we are committed to creating an equal and inclusive world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in our mission to bring communities together, promoting, and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor and within the limits of the approved policies and procedures of Pulford Community Living Services, assist and support with the day-to-day living, housing operations, and programs for the benefit, support, and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional at Pulford, you must be a committed, consistent, nurturing individual to maintain those supported by Pulford. We are currently hiring part-time (weekend relief) Direct Support Professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care to adults in our community .

What you will do:

• Supporting individual(s) with their person-centered planning process and encouraging/ assisting each individual to participate in daily activities and make informed choices/decisions in their personal life.
• Play an active role in providing individual(s) opportunities to grow relationships and teach and assist the individual(s) in developing positive social interactions.
• Be an advocate for justice, inclusion, and full community participation on behalf of vulnerable persons; help the individual(s) understand their rights.
• Ensure individual’s emotional, physical, spiritual, and medical needs are met when required .
• Maintain positive and effective communication.
• Be caring, compassionate, patient, respectful, and understanding.
• Ensure completion and secure storage of records and documentation following Agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development, assist in training new staff , follow policies and procedures of the organization, and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist the individuals with the management of their funds on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure a safe and well-maintained living environment, adhering to fire safety regulations, food handling protocols in alignment with public health standards, Government and organization’s policies, procedures, and regulations.

What you will bring:

• Experience with supporting individual(s) with developmental disabilities is an asset.
• A valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry check, and Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle is Mandatory
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Training Certification is an asset.
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies, along with strong relationship building skills.
• Dependable and reliable with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Flexibility in availability is required .

Schedule:

Weekend Shifts including mornings, evenings and night

Some Weekdays

We thank all applicants for showing interest in joining Pulford; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide the following documentation upon hire: Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child and Adult Abuse Registry check. To reduce wait times for employment, we suggest that all applicants apply ahead of time. Please be aware that obtaining these documents does not guarantee employment.