Relief Team Member Jobs in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Relief Team Member (CDSW)
About the role
L'Arche Lethbridge is seeking an energetic, compassionate individuals to share life alongside individuals with and without developmental disabilities. Successful applicants will belong to a community setting, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships. You will gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership.
Core Expectations
It is expected that a Relief Team Members will:
· Accept and support the Vision and Mission of L’Arche as outlined in the International Charter of L’Arche.
· Demonstrate an awareness of and appropriate response to the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, and recreational needs of Core Members (adults with intellectual disabilities).
· Support the daily life of the household as directed by the House Leader, Team Leader, or designate.
· Respect and support the Community’s traditions including the spiritual life of the community.
· Maintain confidentiality.
· Help to foster a spirit of welcome towards all who visit the home and the Community.
Desired Skills
It is expected that Relief Team Members will:
· Demonstrate an ability to develop meaningful and caring relationships with people with a disability.
· Have, or be open to learning, conflict and stress management skills.
· Demonstrate an ability to work within a team.
· Demonstrate an ability to respond effectively in emergency situations, or a willingness to learn how to respond effectively.
· Demonstrate self-initiative in responding to the needs of the household as they arise.
· Demonstrate a commitment to proficiency in English and other forms of communication used by Core Members.
· Demonstrate an ability to represent the Community throughout Lethbridge.
Required Responsibilities
Relief Team Members Must:
· Assist with the following areas of the daily lives of the Core Members as needed. This will include but not be limited to: bathroom trips, emotional support, or crisis management.
· Respond to emergencies by being present to react immediately to sudden health changes, falls, or safety issues.
· Learn relevant Community policies and implement them effectively.
· Facilitate communication with Core Members.
· Competently administer medication and assist with the storage of medication as directed by the House Leader, if necessary.
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About L'Arche Canada Foundation
L’Arche began in France in 1964. It was a compassionate response to the plight of people with intellectual disabilities living in grim institutions, shut away from society. L’Arche was a radical and dynamic way for people of different intellectual capacity, social origin, and culture to live, work, and learn together. Young people from around the world heard about L’Arche, and came to help. Among those early L’Arche assistants was a young Canadian couple, Steve and Ann Newroth. They were so transformed by their experience that they began to dream of bringing L’Arche home to Canada. In 1969, Steve and Ann founded L’Arche Daybreak, the second L’Arche community in the world, in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Today, there are 30 L’Arche communities in nine provinces across Canada. Worldwide, there are over 150 L’Arche communities in 38 countries on six continents.
L’Arche has taken a leadership role in the community living movement for people with intellectual disabilities that ultimately led to the closure of institutions in Canada. Still, adults with intellectual disabilities and their families continue to face tremendous challenges—in finding work, housing, and meaningful everyday activities. Many adults with intellectual disabilities are isolated. Too often, they have no friends.
About 750,000 people with intellectual disabilities live in Canada. 50-60% of adults with intellectual disabilities live with their parents or other family members. Tens of thousands of elderly parents whose son or daughter still lives with them all have the same question, “What will happen to my child when I’m gone?” The waiting lists for supportive housing are years long. The options are few and far between.
L’Arche is at the forefront of developing new models of affordable, inclusive housing. L’Arche continues to grow and supports people with intellectual disabilities to live as valued citizens, neighbours, and leaders.