Residential Support Worker

3 days ago

Brooks, Canada REDI Enterprises Full time

About the Company

Do you want to be a part of something meaningful to the lives of others? Every day REDI’s team of over 230 employees develops and delivers meaningful programs, supports and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Founded in 1952, REDI Enterprises Society is the driving force behind the movement to build a community where everyone belongs. This is not just a marketing catchphrase. It is a fundamental belief, and heartfelt mission for REDI's entire team of professionals.

Why work for REDI?

What to expect in the role

REDI Enterprises Society is presently seeking fulltime and part-time Disability Service Worker’s (DSW’s). You will be supporting adults with developmental, physical, and complex psychiatric disabilities. With a passion for supporting people with disabilities, you will:

- Provide physical care, meal preparation, medication administration, and assist in day-to-day living activities
- Provide supports a spectrum of individuals including clients with high medical needs such as colostomy care, g-tube, full personal care with lifts and transfers to clients with high complex behaviour needs such as verbal aggression, physical aggression, sexual aggression
- Provide opportunities for choice, self advocacy, and participation in matters relating to the client’s home
- Assist in attending recreational activities, social events, appointments, ect.
- Completed required client documentation effectively

What you bring

You take pride in being a team player who is compassionate and attentive with proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. You have the ability to listen actively, express yourself clearly, and adapt your communication style to the people you support. You are responsible, patient, and can keep calm under pressure. You have a person-centered approach and will take the time to get to know your client and act in their best interest, while maintaining professional boundaries.

Job Requirements:

- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- First Aid - Level C/CPR certificate
- Basic computer literacy that meets the requirements of the specific role and agency/service
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License
- Minimum 6 months’ relevant experience
- Clean criminal record and vulnerable sector or one that is acceptable to the Executive Director
- A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and act on their life choices and seek active participation in the community
- An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities, mindful of cultural and ethnic sensitivity
- Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal format

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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