Caregiver for Vulnerable Adults

Job Description

Cypress Hills Ability Centres, Inc. is seeking a reliable and compassionate Caregiver to join our team in supporting vulnerable adults in a group home setting.

About the Role

• Work Term: Permanent employment opportunity
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30-40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required
• Experience: Willingness to train provided

Work Setting

The successful candidate will work in a rural area providing support to individuals with varying needs in a group home environment.

Certifications and Training

• Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Training required
• First Aid Certificate required
• CPR Certificate required
• Food Safety Certificate required

Target Audience

• Culturally diverse groups
• Elderly individuals
• Females and males
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Individuals with learning disabilities
• Individuals with mental health disabilities
• Individuals with physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Criminal Record Check required
• Driver's Validity Licence Check required
• Driving Record Check (Abstract) required
• Adult Abuse Registry Check required

Transportation and Travel Information

• Own transportation preferred
• Valid Driver's Licence required
• Travel expenses not covered by employer
• Public transportation available

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Accurate and efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness and judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus and flexibility
• Initiative and team player
• Organized and able to work independently

Estimated Salary: $25-$35 per hour

Benefits include dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits, as well as free parking, learning/training paid by employer, team building opportunities, and travel insurance.

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