Disability Support Worker Part Time

Rocky Support Services Society; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Rocky Support Services Society seeks compassionate CommunityDisability Services Practitioners to provide essential care and support for individuals with disabilities. You will assist with daily activities, participate in community outings, and help ensure safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include collaboration with care teams, documenting changes, and supporting client self-advocacy. Training is provided, with paid time off and health benefits for eligible hours.

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector within the last 3 months.
• Class 5 license with copy of driver’s abstract and proof of 2 million liability insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities including personal hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Assist with mobility and transportation needs.
• Collaborate with professionals and family to develop and implement care plans.
• Document and report changes in health status to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with training as needed.
• Participate in meetings and training to voice concerns or suggestions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our Rocky Support Services Society team asCommunityDisability Services Practitioners.

As a support worker, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities ensuring their safety, well-being, and overall quality of life.

Duties:

• Assist individuals with disabilities in their daily activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
• Help individuals participate in recreational activities and community outings
• Provide companionship and emotional support to individuals
• Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals
• Assist with mobility and transportation needs
• Collaborate with professionals and family members to develop and implement care and support plans
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for individuals
• Document and report any changes in behavior or health status to the appropriate supervisor
• Assist, support and encourage clients to be self-advocates
• Monitoring and support with budgets and spending
• Maintaining open lines of communication with others, observing and coaching other employees; assisting with training
• Executing all tasks assigned by the Team Leader or Manager diligently, on schedule
• Participating in meetings and training, voicing concerns as well as suggestions for improvement

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  
• Criminal Record Check; including Vulnerable Sector (within the last 3 months)
  
• Class 5 license, copy of driver's abstract, and proof of insurance for 2 million liability may also be required
  

We Offer:

• Paid internal, external, and site specific training opportunities
• Competitive wages
  
• Employee friendly policies including paid time off for vacation and sick time
  
• Employee health benefits with permanent 30+ hours/week position