Direct Support Workers (Future Opportunities) – South-Eastern Manitoba Expansion

Job summary

Direct Support Workers assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation to foster independence and personal growth. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and providing emotional support while ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

Job details

Live in South-Eastern Manitoba? Looking to grow your experience in the health-care and community support sector? As Simaril expands throughout South-Eastern Manitoba, new part-time and full-time opportunities will become available. Join our candidate pool today to be considered for future positions and be part of a growing team making a meaningful difference in your community, close to home. About Us Simaril is a Winnipeg-based non-profit organization that has supported people to build full, meaningful lives since 1987. Our supports are tailored to each person’s goals, preferences, strengths, and level of support needed. We provide residential and community-based programs, including Residential Living, Supported Independent Living, Home Share, Respite, and Cluster services. Across our programs, we focus on helping people build greater choice, independence, connection, and belonging in everyday life. Our work is guided by three values: Respecting, Empowering, and Uniting. Our Why We believe a good life is shaped by the freedom to make choices, build relationships, feel connected, and belong. Our role is to create the conditions that make that possible. We support people to build lives that reflect who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to live. All of that purpose guides how we work, how we make decisions, and how we grow. The Role As a Direct Support Worker, no two days are the same. You’ll support individuals in their homes and communities by helping with daily living, building independence, pursuing personal goals, and participating in meaningful activities. How you’ll make a difference Building positive, professional relationships with individuals, families, and team members Supporting daily living and personal care, including hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility Administer medications according to established procedures Build independence and life skills by encouraging choice, learning, and personal growth Support community participation through appointments, recreational activities, social opportunities, and outings Provide emotional support and companionship while fostering positive, respectful relationships Support positive behaviours and respond to crisis situations using prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies Prepare meals and support household routines, including grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support continuity and quality of support What You Need to Be Successful Proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada will be required as part of the recruitment and onboarding process Post-secondary education in Community Support Work, Disability and Community Support, Social Services, Mental Health, or a related field is considered an asset High School Diploma Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with continuous status 1–2 years of experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Tech Savy (Including Experience with Microsoft Office) Ability to work independently and collaboratively Advocacy and problem-solving skills Flexibility and adaptability A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence Reliable access to a personal vehicle Extended background checks including the following: Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Adult Abuse Registry Check Child Abuse Registry Check Current First Aid and CPR Certification What Success Looks Like You will help each person feel safe, respected, and included while supporting them to build independence, make meaningful choices, and take part in community life. It involves providing person-centred support that reflects each individual’s goals, strengths, and needs. Experience & Training We Value Preference may be given to candidates with experience or training in: Mental Health, Addictions & Trauma-Informed Care Autism, FASD & Co-Occurring Disabilities Behavioural Support & Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Personal Care, Mobility & Lifts/Transfers Community Inclusion & Justice-Involved Populations Mental Health First Aid & ASL Communication Strategies for Non-Verbal Individuals What We Offer As we provide 24/7 support, a variety of part time and full-time shifts are available. The opportunity to shape and strengthen Simaril’s Community Pension plan Paid time off Comprehensive Benefits package is available for Full-Time employees Work Location South-Eastern Manitoba Applicants should be comfortable commuting to communities located southeast of Winnipeg. Specific work locations will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process. Join Simaril If you are passionate about supporting others and want to be part of an organization that is growing and expanding its impact across Manitoba, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience, qualifications, and interest in future opportunities with Simaril Supported Living. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications closely align with current or future opportunities will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer Simaril Supported Living is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Join a growing organization and help us bring quality, person-centred support to new communities across South-Eastern Manitoba.

What you’ll do

Direct Support Workers assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation to foster independence and personal growth. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and providing emotional support while ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and are preferred to have 1-2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence, reliable personal vehicle, and successful completion of extended background checks are mandatory.

Benefits

• Community Pension plan • Paid time off • Comprehensive Benefits package

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Direct support
• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Life skills development
• Crisis intervention
• De-escalation strategies
• Documentation
• Advocacy
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• First Aid
• CPR
• Community support
• Emotional Support
• Toileting
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• De-escalation Techniques
• Talent Management
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Talent Recruitment
• First Aid Certification
• Companionship
• Adaptability
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Communication Strategies
• Cooking
• Crisis Intervention
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• Problem Solving
• Life Skills Development
• Medication Administration
• Mental Health First Aid
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Employee Onboarding
• Personal Care

Job areas

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