Integrated Living Practitioner

OverviewHELP WANTED - Supportive Roommate Through the Integrated Living Services program, funded by PDD, we match adults living with developmental disabilities with individuals and families in the Calgary community.We are seeking a caring, energetic, and compassionate Supportive Roommate (Individual or Couple) to share their home and provide quality support for a mature female client who is fairly self-sufficient, enjoys recreational and leisure activities, and values maintaining an active lifestyle. The client will require support navigating through an end-of-life medical journey. The client currently attends a day program and is independent in using public transportation; however, she will require retraining once she transitions to her new home.This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference by providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive home environment for someone who values connection, activity, and independence.ResponsibilitiesThe DDRC is looking for passionate, driven individuals who live our values and can work independently.As Integrated Living Practitioner (ILP), you will be responsible for maintaining and promoting the well-being, uniqueness and independence of each client, encouraging clients to develop individual skills, talents and abilities while maintaining their health and safety requirements. This may include but is not limited to providing physical care, menu planning and meal preparation, medication administration, day-to-day house management and documentation.QualificationsOutgoing, energetic, female or couple, available to provide support when client is home and future 24-hour monitoring, if or when neededReside in the NW quadrant of CalgaryKnowledge about community resources, programs and recreational eventsAble to model appropriate social and daily living skillsKnowledge or experience with Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS), or similar approaches is an assetStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsWilling to collaborate with the client\'s network of friends and family to maintain her active social, work and leisure lifeAbility to converse fluently with the client in Mandarin or CantoneseWhat You Bring To The RoleProvide daily living assistance (personal care, grocery shopping, meal preparation, household tasks)Support the client in accessing community activities such as the library, walks, and recreational opportunities when need be, she is independentEncourage and assist with the development and maintenance of meaningful interpersonal relationshipsProvide early morning, evening, and weekend supports, ensuring flexibility to meet the client\'s needsOffer safe transportation to medical appointments and community activitiesPromote client choice, independence, and dignity while ensuring safety and supervisionPersonal QualitiesDemonstrates values consistent with the DDRC missionCommitment to on-going development and continuous learningDemonstrates flexibility, objectivity, creativity, initiativeHandles situations with assertiveness, tact, diplomacy and a positive attitudeAbout UsThe DDRC is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization that began in 1952. We offer programs and resources for children and adults with developmental disabilities, their friends and family, and other members of the community. The DDRC employee’s role model the DDRC mission - “DDRC promotes awareness and supports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens.” If you believe in the DDRC\'s mission and values, we would welcome you to our team.Ddrc ValuesWe value diversity;We believe individuals have a right to explore and fulfill their potentials;We recognize the need for accountability and responsibility; andWe foster an environment of respect, acceptance, accessibility, and interdependence. #J-18808-Ljbffr