Disability Support Worker

Lynn Smith; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 32,373 - 33,751; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Smith is seeking a dedicated caregiver in Fort McMurray, AB. The role involves providing personal and bedside care to clients, especially the elderly and those with disabilities. Candidates should have at least a secondary school certificate and the ability to work flexible hours, including mornings and evenings. Experience is an asset, and punctuality is essential.

This permanent full-time position offers a salary of $23.50 to $24.50 per hour, with potential for 30 to 40 hours weekly, and employer-covered relocation costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is an asset.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with elderly and persons with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and personal care.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Flexible

Interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Fort McMurray, AB
• Salary: 23.50 to 24.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
• Work location: On site
• Employment groups: Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Employment conditions: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available
• Employer covers the relocation costs

Job Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
• Experience: Experience an asset
• On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. No option to work remotely
• Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Employer’s home

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
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Experience and Specialization

• Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Terminally ill

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Who can apply for this job?

• You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.