Porcupine Opportunities Program, a non-profit organization that supports adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, is seeking Disability Support Professional Staff for their residents in Tisdale, SK.
The Disability Support Professional Staff Member will provide a home-like atmosphere with a high quality of care to residents of the POP. This is accomplished by allowing for maximum independence and a high quality of life. Residential Program Staff ensures all residents are given the opportunity for as much community integration possible.
Responsibilities:
- Developing, prioritizing, and implementing daily activity plans for residents in concert with others
- Assisting all residents with their daily routines including hygiene needs
- Planning and providing well-balanced, nutritional meals with residents needs in mind
- Ensuring that cleaning and laundry is done as required and that participants are included in daily chores whenever it is possible and appropriate.
- Work in partnership with other staff to ensure the needs of residents are met.
Qualifications
- Ability to work with multiple program participants while remaining focused on individuals needing individual attention and care.
- Ability to both follow instructions and to think and act independently when needed.
- Willingness to do duties as assigned in a safe and timely manner.
- Effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.
- Help lift and support participants, if needed.
- Preference will be given to individuals with post-secondary training and/or experience in a profession related to working with individuals with disabilities and/or health care.
- Possess a valid drivers license.
Assets (not mandatory)
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Training in CPR, TLR and First Aid
Pay: From $20.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
