Part Time Overnight Awake Support Worker

**Wage Grid**:

- Starting wage - $25.50
- Completion of 90 day Probationary Period wage increase - $26.50/hour

**PEOPLE EMPOWERING PEOPLE**

Care Human Services is an accredited, not-for-profit, charitable organization that supports Individuals with complex and diverse needs in Northwest Alberta.

In this diverse and rewarding role, your other responsibilities may include supporting individuals with their day to day activities, intervening during crisis situations, transporting the Individuals to medical appointments, social outings and community activities, various outdoor activities, watching movies (according to programming), assisting with medications and computer documentation.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Assisting Individuals in completing their daily activities
- Accompany individuals with public outings such as appointments, rec centers, community events and more.
- Helping individuals with personal care routines such as basic hygiene routines, including dressing, bathing and grooming
- Medication administration
- Completing documentation that is consistent with Care Human Services' policies and procedures.
- Housekeeping tasks

Care Human Services supports individuals 24/7, these positions are rotation based, and shifts occur all day and throughout the night

Our work sites may be home to therapeutic animals, including cats.

**WHAT YOU NEED**
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Clear Intervention Record Check
- Class 5 Alberta Drivers License
- Must be 18 years old to apply

**WHO YOU ARE**
- Observation and communication skills including detailed documentation
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Confident and able to manage and cope with high risk scenarios such as verbal or physical altercations such as yelling, kicking, hitting or shoving.
- Ability to set clear and firm boundaries
- Be caring and compassionate
- Someone who can work with a variety of different shifts/schedules
- Post-secondary education in any area of Human Services would be an asset and previous experience working in a similar role is highly advantageous, but not essential.

**POSITIONS AVAILABLE**
- Part Time Night Shift. 2 days on 4 days off 11:00pm - 7:00am

**BENEFITS YOU WILL GET**
- In addition to an hourly rate of $25.50/hour base pay you will receive:

- Behavioural premiums for supporting complex needs clients may apply*
- Employer Paid Medical and Dental Benefits
- Health and Lifestyle Spending Account
- Group Life Insurance
- Opportunities for professional development, include workshops and specialty training

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $25.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have any front line experience working with persons with disabilities who have high behavioural challenges?
- Are you able to obtain a clear RCMP Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector
- How would you support Individuals living with a disability to achieve their goals
- Were you referred by a Care Employee (if yes please include their name)?
- Do you have a valid Class 5 (non GDL) Alberta Drivers License? If not, are you eligible within 6 months?

Work Location: In person