Disability/respite Worker

3 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Alberta AdaptAbilities Association Full time

AdaptAbilities is proud to provide a meaningful program for children and youth with disabilities. We are currently seeking individuals that are interested in working at a part time basis as a **Community Specialist**.

**Location**: Southeast Edmonton

**Hours **:30 hrs per week until Feb 2025, 3pm - 9pm Monday through Friday

**Why Join Us**:

- Competitive Pay over Non-Profit Industry Standards
- Flexible shifts
- Robust Benefit Spending Account
- 24/7 mental health support
- Career path and growth opportunities
- Culture of Appreciation and Employee Recognition
- Professional development
- Corporate discount for City of Edmonton Recreation Passes

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide direct care and purposeful support in an engaging, fun and safe environment
- Foster genuine relationships promoting dignity, personal interests and identities
- Empower people to create meaningful days and achieve their goals
- Communicate effectively with their team members, including individuals, families, and co-workers
- Build a vision of inclusion, one person at a time
- Model socially appropriate behaviors and assist/encourage participants to make and maintain appropriate community connections
- Support participants in all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care as required.
- Maintain timely, accurate and professional documents in accordance with AdaptAbilities policies and procedures
- Understand and comply with all emergency processes and risk management
- Perform other job-related activities as required

**Job Requirements**:

- Valid High School Diploma is required
- Post secondary education experience in programs including Disabilities Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, or Education would be considered a strong asset
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check are required
- Medication Administration training is required
- Experience with lift and transfer is considered asset
- Intermediate First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an asset

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person



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