Supportive Roommate

Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation (CPLF) is on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team as a **Supportive Roommate who has a Basement Suite** in **SE or NE**, Calgary AB. If you're all about making a positive impact in the community, we want to hear from you

Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation (CPLF) is registered not-for-profit charitable organization that serves people with disabilities. Founded in 1989, today CPLF is considered one of Calgary's premier service providers supporting people with disabilities at work, at home, and in the community.
- Will be responsible to assist individual with home living activities and ensuring the safety and wellness of the individual.
- Will be required to provide companionship as well as promote community inclusion.
- Is able to implement the activities outlined in the Individual Service Plan.
- Closely follows agency Philosophy and Values in all aspects of service delivery.
- Must attend monthly support team meetings, bringing forward information or concerns regarding the individual clients’ service.
- Keep daily logs and documentation of activities.
- Assist with and/or accompany individuals to appointments as required.
- Ensure that the individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
- Must have experience to support complex needs client.

**The ideal support home should**:

- **Have Basement Suite.**:

- Have no other supported individuals in the home.
- Have no minors.
- **Needs to be home evening and overnight**:
**Requirements**:

- Female staff.
- Needs to be watchful and to ensure not missing any smallest cue coming from client.
- In the evenings and overnight **(3:00 pm - 9:00 am)**contractor needs to be at home available to engage client and to provide support as per need
- Staff needs to be a team player and have good communication verbal and written
- **Previous experience as a caregiver or in a related field is an asset.**:

- Relevant Supportive care certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration certifications etc.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with clients
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Medication administration training, Crisis Prevention Intervention training, Abuse Protocol Training, and Positive Behavior Support training will be provided at cost.

**Job Type**
- In person

**Salary**

$2,786.63 per month. This income is tax free.

**Start Date**

As soon as possible.

Pay: $2,786.63 per month

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Basement suite to accommodate a client with a disability in?
- Where are you located in NE or SE Calgary?
- No children are allowed in the home while client is home. Do you have children in the home?
- Do you live alone or are a married couple?
- Do you have a job, if so describe your hours of work and location of work.

**Experience**:

- Supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Class 5 License (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)

**Location**:

- Calgary, AB (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $2,786.63 per month

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- No children are allowed in the home while client is home. Do you have children in the home?
- Do you live alone or are a married couple?
- Do you have a job, if so describe your hours of work and location of work.
- Do you have a basement suite to support a client in?
- Are you located in SE or NE, Calgary?

Work Location: In person