Disability Support Worker
1 day ago
**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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