Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Barrhead, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**Hours of Work Per Week: 42 average**
**Scheduled Hours: 8pm to 8am Awake nights**
**2-week rotation working every other weekend**

The Program
336-43 Auto Alley - Barrhead, Alberta
Auto Alley is a single staffed 24-hour Residential program supporting a single male with some behavioral challenges.
Challenging behaviours may occur on a daily basis therefore, only applicants with well-developed de-escalation techniques and high behaviours/complex needs skills will be interviewed.

In Your Role You Will
- Ensure a safe, consistent environment and provide immediate support in crisis situations.
- Support/assist individuals basic needs and life skills, etc. and achieving personal goals.
- Provide/assist with personal care (hygiene, bathing, grooming, etc.)
- Assist client with evening/morning tasks
- Deal with challenging behaviours
- Medication administration or first aid, as needed.
- If necessary, drive individuals (in your own vehicle) to appointments, day programs, etc.
- For a complete list of responsibilities, request a job description

The Position
The Nights DSW, will coach/teach daily living skills, encourage independence and reinforce strengths that are already in place.
IMPORTANT - The client smokes/vapes within the residence.
Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement

** 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.**
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- MUST HAVE 2 years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma.
- Ability to work well in an environment with potential for aggression/violence
- Post secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree - Disability Service Worker, Social Work, Special Education, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker or related field
- Valid class 5 driver license (or GDL and 3 years Canadian driving experience) with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI or CPI)
- Training in Trauma Informed Practice, Medication Administration, Suicide Intervention, Behaviour Management, Conflict Resolution, Food Safe
- Confident & able to function in a crisis

What WJS Canada does*
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- An excellent Health and Dental benefit plan, with premiums paid by the employer
- A fair and equitable wage
- 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.

Our Employees Enjoy*
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- A fair and equitable wage.
- An excellent Health and Dental benefit plan, after 3 months - 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.

Website reference*
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.10-$23.70 per hour

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