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Direct Support Worker
Intertidal Services Inc. —Stony Plain, AB
- $19.50–$22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Disability Services Worker, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Disability Services Worker - Supported Independent Living, Part-Time UPDATED
Taproot Community Support Services —Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Employee assistance program
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Disability Services Worker - Supported Independent Living, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Disability Service Worker, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Edmonton, AB
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Disability Services Worker, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Direct Support Worker

Intertidal Services Inc.
Stony Plain, AB

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Job details

Full-time | Casual

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
Dental care
Vision care

Skills

CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Medication administration
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Post-secondary education
High school diploma or GED
Social Sciences
Experience working with children
First Aid Certification
Meal preparation
Cleaning
Human Services
Care experience
Working with children and youth
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Social Work
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Direct Support Worker (DSW)

Location: Stony Plain, Alberta and surrounding areas
Employment Opportunities: Full-Time and Casual opportunities

About Intertidal Services

Intertidal Services Inc. provides individualized supports to children, youth and adults with varying and complex support needs. Services are provided within community and program settings and may include behavioural support, personal care, skill development and community access. We are looking for experienced, compassionate and dependable Direct Support Workers who are committed to providing respectful, person-centred support.

Who We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in applicants who have direct experience supporting children, youth or adults in human-services settings including:

Group homes or residential care
Community disability services
Behavioural or complex-needs environments
Child and youth care
Day programs
Other comparable human-services environments.

Relevant post-secondary education includes:

Child and Youth Care
Community Disability Studies
Human Services
Social Sciences
Addictions Studies
Other related human-services diplomas or degrees.

Qualifications

The qualifications required will depend on the level of support and complexity of the program.

Lower-Risk Support Environments

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Higher-Risk / Complex Support Environments

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Social Sciences, Community Disability Support Services or a related field
Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience supporting individuals in group care, disability services, behavioural support or another comparable setting.

Additional qualifications include:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary support team
Commitment to maintaining the dignity, privacy, rights and independence of Individuals receiving services
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching, crouching and bending
Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and appropriate vehicle insurance
Current First Aid & CPR certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Depending on the program and needs of the Individual, Direct Support Worker responsibilities may include:

Supporting Individuals with activities of daily living
Assisting with personal hygiene, grooming and dressing
Supporting community participation and meaningful activities
Modelling emotional regulation and positive interactions
Implementing Individual Support Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and planned positive procedures
Preparing nutritious meals in accordance with dietary needs and preferences
Administering medication in accordance with organizational requirements
Maintaining a clean, respectful and safe home or program environment
Completing required documentation and communicating relevant information with the support team
Attending mandatory training, staff meetings and team meetings
Supporting Individuals in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, independence and quality of life.

What Intertidal Services Offers

Intertidal Services is committed to supporting both the Individuals we serve and the employees who provide those supports.

Depending on employment status and eligibility, employees may have access to:

Health Spending Account after 3 months
Employee appraisal and wage review opportunities
Employee Appreciation Program
Support from management and program leadership
A strong team-based approach to service delivery
In-house training valued at approximately $1,500
Small staff-to-Individual support ratios

Wage

$19.50–$22.00 per hour

Starting wage is determined based on a combination of relevant education, experience and the requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Intertidal Services Inc. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $19.50-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Experience:

Support Worker: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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