Direct Support Worker
4 days ago
**The Program**
336-40 Westlock Hen House
We provide compassionate, long term care to 2 individuals with high needs within a residential group home or their private accommodation, by encouraging independence and community inclusion.
**The Position**
The Disability Services Worker (DSW), under supervision of the Team Leader, provides individuals in residential service with physical, behavioural, emotional and social supports/supervision both in the residence and the community.
**In Your Role You Will**
- Assist and support individuals with developing and achieving personal goals.
- Ensure individuals basic needs are met, i.e., hygiene, personal care, life skills and social/occupational skills.
- Observe/document physical, developmental and psychological needs of individuals in service.
- Assist with day to day operation and maintenance of the residence/program facility (May include food preparation, cleaning, and/or assisting the person in service with the completion of these tasks, etc.)
- Participate and support planning as well as safe transportation of individuals to vocational, recreational, leisure activities and encourages opportunities for social interaction within communities.
- Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.
- Further develop skills and knowledge within human practice fields.
- Communicate/document information that relates to program changes/service recipient changes to peers, ministry representatives and other stakeholders as required.
COVID-19: Please be aware that governments and/or funders within our service sectors are mandating services be provided by employees that are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hiring.
** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.**
- Minimum Grade 12 or Diploma/Degree in Disabilities Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education or equivalent
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, medically fragile, managing behaviours, etc.
- MANDATORY - Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, 3 yrs Canadian driving experience and clean driver’s abstract
- Must be physically able to do lifts/transfers and be able to provide personal care, such as bathing, etc.
- Skills in coaching/assisting individuals in life skills, anger management, daily chores, self help & problem solving, etc.
- Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- CPR/First Aid & Abuse Protocol training
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention training
- Knowledge of basic health and safety rules and guidelines for personal health and safety, as appropriate.
**What WJS Canada does**
WJS helps people with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:
- Community-based homes and residential care
- Supportive Independent living
- Family support services, including respite care
- Behaviour, emotional and mental health support
**Our Employees Enjoy**
- A fair and equitable wage.
- An excellent Health and Dental benefit plan, with premiums paid by the employer
- Programming that meets current best practices.
- Innovation that sets and defines new standards of care.
- An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
- World-class staff training and personal development.
We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.
**Salary**: $17.39-$20.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers license with 3 yrs Canadian driving experience (preferred)
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