Disability Support Worker

Luther Care Communities; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LutherCare Communities in Saskatoon, Canada, seeks a Disability Support Worker to join our Group Home team, ensuring personal care and safety and implementing individual lifestyle plans.

Responsibilities include resident care, programming, and home maintenance as part of a compassionate, client-centered team. Selected candidates will support adults with cognitive and physical disabilities in residential settings.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Experience working with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities.
• Disability Support Worker course or equivalent education preferred.
• Food Safe Certificate is a requirement.
• Sign language is desirable.
• Basic Skills Training as provided by LutherCare.
• Availability to work days, evenings & weekends.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Resident Care – assistance with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, dressing, eating.
• Resident Programming – facilitation of daily living activities and community participation.
• Home Maintenance – housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation.

Job description

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our team members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.

LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

The Position:

In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, we are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join our Group Home team. Applicants will be responsible for the personal care and safety of clients and for the implementation of individual lifestyle plans.

Duties and Responsibilities of Disability Support Worker include three main areas:

• Resident Care – Includes assistance of personal hygiene (bathing, toileting, dressing, eating etc.)
• Resident Programming – Includes the facilitation of resident daily living activities and participation in the community.
• Home Maintenance – Includes housekeeping, laundry and the preparation of meals and snacks

The Applicant:

Applicants would typically qualify for this position through the completion of a grade 12 education with previous experience working with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities in a residential setting. A Disability Support Worker (Rehabilitation Worker) course, Special Care Aide course or equivalent education is preferred, Food Safe Certificate is a requirement, Sign language is desirable. The incumbent must complete Basic Skills Training as provided by LCC. Applicants must be available to work shifts that include days, evenings & weekends. Applicants must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to interpret, read, write and speak English fluently.

The below mentioned certifications would be considered an asset and/or a requirement:

• TLR (Transfer, Lifting & Repositioning) is considered an asset
• PART (Professional Assault Response Training) is considered an asset
• First Aid and CPR is considered an asset
• Personal Support Worker course is considered an asset
• Food Safe Certificate is a requirement

We believe in the power of diversity and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check including the vulnerable sector search prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living for those we serve.