Direct Support Worker

Job summary

The Direct Support Worker provides person-centered care, support, and guidance to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include administering medication, providing transportation, and performing household chores.

Job details

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities. Shift Staffed Homes (SSH) is one of the many services within Adult Services at New Directions; providing person-centered support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who may experience complex health issues. SSH strives to promote a sense of belonging and provide opportunities to engage in a meaningful life. This is achieved by creating a home environment that welcomes the participation of adults, supporting their pursuits, interests, goals, and helping maintain and strengthen the bond between the adults and their significant others. We provide an environment that is non-judgmental, safe and caring. Shift Staffed Homes operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Position details are as follows: Grouping: Purple Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday (16 hours/weekly) OFF OFF OFF OFF 3pm-11pm 3pm-11pm OFF Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): * Working as part of a team providing care, support and guidance to individuals in their homes and in the community * Administering medication, * Providing transportation, and * Performing household chores * New Directions is dedicated to the ongoing learning and development of our employees. You will be expected to engage in the orientation and training opportunities provided to you on your employment journey Qualifications: * Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License * 2 or more years of direct support work experience is considered an asset * First Aid/CPR training considered an asset * Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI) considered an asset * American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset The salary range for this Part-time 32-hour bi-weekly position is $17.32 to $23.38 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. Anticipated start date for this position is October 2nd, 2026. The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks; and must supply a current Driver's Safety Rating. This position is a part of the UFCW Local 832 Union Collective Agreement The closing date for all applications September 22nd, 2026 We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries. New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas. Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Direct Support Worker provides person-centered care, support, and guidance to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include administering medication, providing transportation, and performing household chores.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Experience in direct support work, First Aid/CPR, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training are considered assets.

Benefits

• Union Collective Agreement

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Direct support
• Medication administration
• Transportation
• Household chores
• Person-centered support
• First Aid
• CPR
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• American Sign Language
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Crisis Intervention
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• Medication Administration
• Adult Services

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Direct Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides