Disability Support Worker

New Age Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential personal care and support to residents at a group home, ensuring their daily needs are met. Your responsibilities will include assisting with hygiene routines, meal preparation, and driving to various activities. This is a permanent position offering competitive wages, benefits, and a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Cost-shared health and dental benefits

Flex days

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily needs and personal care.
• Drive individuals to appointments and activities.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to detail

Behavioral support

Administrative skills

Driving skills

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Diploma in Disability Sector

Tools

CPR Training

Emergency First Aid

Job description

Hawkmount - Regular Community Disability Practitioner

Why work for New Age Services?

NAS Inc. provides the best services for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs through the support of our diverse team of dedicated professionals in Calgary. We value diversity and inclusion, believing they make us stronger. We offer a collaborative team environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, and competitive wages and benefits. Our culture is defined by the 3Ps - purpose, people, and pioneering. We are united by our shared value to serve a bigger purpose than ourselves.

Our individuals living at our "Hawkmount" group home are looking for a Community Support Worker to assist with their daily needs. The expected diagnoses for the individual include cerebral palsy, severe developmental delays, dementia, scoliosis, blindness, and deafness. Individuals may display physical behaviors of concern, and behavioral support plans will be provided to help achieve their goals. The position requires full support for hygiene routines, meal preparation, program activities, house chores, grocery shopping, and medication administration. The role also involves driving across Calgary to attend medical appointments, sporting activities such as swimming, etc.

About You:

You are compassionate, attentive, and passionate about working with people with disabilities. You are comfortable providing full personal care, participating in social and recreational activities, advocating in the community, and encouraging healthy living and social interactions. You have a good knowledge of community events and activities that could benefit the individuals. You are professional, take ownership, and are willing to follow agency policies and procedures. You are solution-driven, able to identify support needs, and willing to understand and act in the best interest of the individual while maintaining professional boundaries. You have previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and are willing to research, develop, and implement growth programs. You can manage administrative work to build rapport with the individual.

This permanent position is 40 hours/week at our "Hawkmount" group home in Northwest Calgary. The schedule is either Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or Tuesday to Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The starting pay rate is $21.19 per hour, with potential raises after the annual evaluation. After three months, you will be eligible for cost-shared health and dental benefits and 5 flex days. Mileage reimbursement is $0.50/km for driving.

Minimum requirements include:

1. A Diploma in the Human Services or Disability Sector (equivalencies considered; international programs may require WES or IQAS assessment). Accepted programs include psychology, nursing, sociology, social work, criminal justice, education, disability studies, addictions, etc.
2. A valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance.
3. Intermediate computer and administrative skills.
4. Ability to provide medical, technological, environmental, physical, and behavioral support.
5. Training in Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum and Developmental Delays.
2. Training and experience in medication administration.
3. One to two years relevant experience in human services.
4. Additional training such as Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention, and Positive Behavior Supports.
5. Further training in back care, lifting, ostomy and G-tube care, personal care, and use of lifts and slings will be provided upon hiring.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy – Proof of full vaccination (minimum two doses) or accepted exemption is required before hire. Please submit your resume and apply today! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Visit www.newageservices.ca to learn more about our organization and opportunities.