Disability Support Worker for children with Autism
Top Benefits
About the role
Home Care Assistance Edmonton is looking for Disability Support Workers for children who have experience in a community setting and is dedicated to providing care to children with various needs in the surrounding area of Edmonton.
A Disability Support Worker plays a key role in providing safety, high-quality service and patient / family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Home Care Assistance Edmonton.
As a Disability Support Worker, one is responsible for assisting people in the community with disabilities. The tasks performed for each client are as varied as each person’s particular needs. However, typically a disability support worker will support clients with the following diagnosis:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Conduct Disorder
- Developmental Disorder
Skills Required: The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team or independent setting and provide excellent communication skills, compassionate, caring attitude and attention to detail is required.
- 3+ year Disability Experience
- Good attendance record, reliable, punctual, caring, pleasant personality.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position such as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting and transferring clients.
- Adaptable and have great problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently, with access to their own vehicle
- Caregiver must have a Drivers License and Vehicle
- Must have experience working with children with Autism
Job Type: Casual
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience working with children with disabilities?
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Disability Support Worker Certificate (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Criminal Record Check (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Home Care Assistance Edmonton
At Home Care Assistance Edmonton, we're approaching home care with our Balanced Care MethodTM to provide a more holistic approach to our services, some of which include: • Companionship care • Bathing, grooming • Meal preparation • Transportation • Lifts and transfers • Rehabilitation services • Hospice care • Palliative care
All services provided by our superior staff of caregivers who are ready and willing to serve at any time of the day. We take great pride in recruiting and retaining the most qualified caregivers in the industry. All of our caregivers are: • Insured • Covered by WCB • Required to pass a criminal records check • Required to have a clean DMV driving record • Screened for honesty and contentiousness
Our caregivers also spend time working with our clients in our Cognitive Therapeutics' MethodTM, a scientifically proven approach to combating the effects and progression of cognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer's.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a recent decline in health or finding it difficult to balance everyday home up keep please do not hesitate to give us a call to discuss some of the options that may be waiting for you!
Disability Support Worker for children with Autism
Top Benefits
About the role
Home Care Assistance Edmonton is looking for Disability Support Workers for children who have experience in a community setting and is dedicated to providing care to children with various needs in the surrounding area of Edmonton.
A Disability Support Worker plays a key role in providing safety, high-quality service and patient / family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Home Care Assistance Edmonton.
As a Disability Support Worker, one is responsible for assisting people in the community with disabilities. The tasks performed for each client are as varied as each person’s particular needs. However, typically a disability support worker will support clients with the following diagnosis:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Conduct Disorder
- Developmental Disorder
Skills Required: The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team or independent setting and provide excellent communication skills, compassionate, caring attitude and attention to detail is required.
- 3+ year Disability Experience
- Good attendance record, reliable, punctual, caring, pleasant personality.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position such as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting and transferring clients.
- Adaptable and have great problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently, with access to their own vehicle
- Caregiver must have a Drivers License and Vehicle
- Must have experience working with children with Autism
Job Type: Casual
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience working with children with disabilities?
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Disability Support Worker Certificate (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Criminal Record Check (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Home Care Assistance Edmonton
At Home Care Assistance Edmonton, we're approaching home care with our Balanced Care MethodTM to provide a more holistic approach to our services, some of which include: • Companionship care • Bathing, grooming • Meal preparation • Transportation • Lifts and transfers • Rehabilitation services • Hospice care • Palliative care
All services provided by our superior staff of caregivers who are ready and willing to serve at any time of the day. We take great pride in recruiting and retaining the most qualified caregivers in the industry. All of our caregivers are: • Insured • Covered by WCB • Required to pass a criminal records check • Required to have a clean DMV driving record • Screened for honesty and contentiousness
Our caregivers also spend time working with our clients in our Cognitive Therapeutics' MethodTM, a scientifically proven approach to combating the effects and progression of cognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer's.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a recent decline in health or finding it difficult to balance everyday home up keep please do not hesitate to give us a call to discuss some of the options that may be waiting for you!