Direct Support Worker-Group Home

Autism Services; La Ronge; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Autism Services in Saskatchewan is seeking Direct Support Workers to join our weekend shifts in group homes. You will help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for clients.

In this role you will assist with daily activities, meals, personal care, medication support, and health monitoring, while advocating for clients and collaborating with families and staff. You should have prior experience with disabilities and a valid driver's license. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check completed.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Teamwork, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients and support safe, respectful environments.
• Assist with daily living activities, meals, personal care, and health monitoring.
• Support with medication administration and accompany clients to appointments.
• Collaborate with manager to implement program plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the home and assist with upkeep.
• Participate in safety drills and training as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Driver's License

Education

Disability-related education

Job description

About Us:

We're a dynamic organization dedicated to providing exceptional support in our group homes. As a Direct Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, effective, and vibrant environment for our clients. We are currently seeking individuals to fill in on weekends, and cover off time off for our current staff.

Your Role:

General:

• Advocate for clients.
• Handle client situations with care and empathy.
• Collaborate to maintain respectful relationships with clients, families, and team members.

Programming:

• Work with the Manager and Supervisor to implement comprehensive program plans.
• Apply strategies outlined in CPP and SP for client programming.
• Contribute to meal preparation, personal care, and health monitoring.
• Assist with medication administration and accompany clients to appointments.

Administrative:

• Understand and comply with CLSD legislation and NorthSask Special Needs policies.
• Keep the Manager informed of major issues.

Maintenance/Housekeeping:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the home.
• Perform minor repairs and report maintenance concerns.
• Conduct weekly inspections of equipment.
• Contribute to yard maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Education related to working with individuals with disabilities.
• Teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Working Conditions:

• Rotating shift work - must be able to work weekends.
• Group and individual work.
• Interaction with challenging clients.
• Support for incontinent clients.
• Lifting and carrying.
• Use of Track and Specialty Tub.

Extra Tasks:

• Review house routines and policies.
• Research fun activities, recipes, and crafts for clients.
• Contribute to safety drills and familiarize yourself with medications.
• Complete required training.