Disability Support Worker

1 day ago


Barrie, Canada AdaptABILITY Support Services Full time

**About Company**:
AdaptABILITY Support Services provides personalized Programs, Supports and Services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

**Position**:
Independent Contractor - up to full time hours

Weekdays, occasional Saturdays

**Education / Qualification**:
DSW (Developmental Support Worker)

CYW (Child & Youth Worker)

Willing to consider:
PSW (Personal Support Worker) and/or

SSW (Social Service Worker) and/or

Equivalent / lived experience

Recent Graduates welcome

**Responsibilities**

Provide physical, emotional, social, and personal care and support for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

**Requirements**:

- ASL (American Sign Language) Advanced
- Positive attitude
- Willing to learn new things
- Willingness to follow specific instructions
- Ability to lift 25+ lbs (with assistance)
- Be a collaborative team member
- Communicate with supervisor, clients, family/caretakers in an age appropriate, positive, compassionate language

**Be willing and able to provide the following care**:
Hygiene
- Hand Hygiene
- Toileting / Peri-care

Mobility Aid Use
- Power wheelchairs
- Manual wheelchairs
- Walkers

Nutrition
- Feeding - Solid and liquid intake

Physical
- Physical therapy / Occupational therapy according to instructions
- Implementing sensory diet
- Lifting
- Transferring
- Positioning

Communication
- Has experience working with AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication Devices) is an asset
- ASL (American Sign Language)

**Training Provided by Company.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Freelance

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Are you fluent in ASL?
- What is your highest level of education?

Work Location: In person


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