Community Disability Support Worker- Full Time

Job summary

The support worker will provide essential care and companionship to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and community participation. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans and maintain accurate documentation of client health and behavior.

Job details

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our Rocky Support Services Society team as Community Disability 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: Compassionate and patient demeanor Strong organizational skills to assist with meal preparation and medication administration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to fill out the required documentation 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 If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

What you’ll do

The support worker will provide essential care and companionship to individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and community participation. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans and maintain accurate documentation of client health and behavior.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a compassionate demeanor, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Requirements include a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search and a Class 5 driver's license with proof of insurance.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Health benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Emotional support · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Personal hygiene assistance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal hygiene assistance
• Meal preparation
• Medication administration
• Mobility assistance
• Emotional support
• Care planning
• Documentation
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Self-advocacy support
• Budgeting support
• Coaching

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare