Overnight Group Home

Rocky Support Services Society; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training opportunities

Competitive wages

Vacation and sick time

Health benefits for 30+ hours/week

Job summary

Rocky Support Services Society is seeking compassionate Community Disability Services Practitioners to support individuals with disabilities in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. You will provide essential daily care, safety, and wellbeing, while helping clients participate in activities and community outings.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals and family, document changes, and support self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patient-centered care.
• Ability to follow care plans and document changes.
• Criminal Record Check up-to-date, Vulnerable Sector screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and personal care.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities and community outings.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to individuals.
• Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Support mobility and transportation needs as required.
• Collaborate with professionals and family to implement care plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and report health changes.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Driver's license

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