Respite Support Worker

Resicare Society of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Respite rate: $139.76/24hr shift

Job summary

Resicare Society of Calgary seeks a compassionate Support Worker to provide dedicated in-home support for a pleasant young woman. The role requires a calm, single female or young couple, weekends in the SE area, with main level access and a bungalow preferred.

You will assist with daily activities and community outings, working within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, person-centered care. Applicants must have a Rehabilitation/Social Services diploma with 2 years’ experience in

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Rehabilitation Services or Social Services; 2 years of experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community outings and daily activities.
• Work with a pleasant young woman with developmental disabilities in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Rehabilitation Services or Social Services (with 2 years’ experience)

Job description

Resicare Society of Calgary consists of a team of professionals who are dedicated and committed to providing comprehensively integrated and high-quality support services to disabled individuals.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Support worker to provide dedicated support for a pleasant young woman. Ideally, the provider would be a young couple or a single female without children, offering a calm and supportive environment.

The individual would prefer to attend her respite weekends in the SE area near Willow Park. For accessibility and comfort, her bedroom and full bathroom should be located on the main level preferably a bungalow.

She has degenerative osteoarthritis in her knees, which makes using stairs difficult. However, she is able to walk short distances independently.

This role involves assisting with community outings, daily activities. The ideal candidate will be skilled in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and excel in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Respite Rate: is $139.76/24hr shift

Start Date: Immediately - 2 weekends a month in your own home Fri-Sun.

• A diploma or equivalent formal education in Rehabilitation Services, Social Services and 2-year experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities.
• A valid First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration certificate are required.
• A current police clearance check is REQUIRED UPON INTERVIEW.
• Candidate must drive and have a valid class 5 driver's license with a 2 million liability.

ONLY THOSE MEETING THE ABOVE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Thank you for your interest!