Support Worker

6 days ago

Peace River AB, Canada Care Human Services Full time $43,680 - $45,000 per year

Job description

WAGE GRID

  • Starting wage - $21.00/hour
  • Completion of 90 day probationary period wage will increase to - $22.00/hour

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Please read the rotations

  • Full-Time Days - 4 days on 2 days off. Two shifts from 7:00 am - 3:15 pm, followed by two shifts from 3:00 pm - 11:00pm. Two days off.
  • Full-Time Night Shift - 4 days on 2 days off. Four shifts from 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. Two days off.

PEOPLE EMPOWERING PEOPLE

Care Human Services is an accredited, not-for-profit, charitable organization that supports Individuals with complex and diverse needs in Northwest Alberta.

In this diverse and rewarding role, your other responsibilities may include supporting individuals with their day to day activities, intervening during crisis situations, transporting the Individuals to medical appointments, social outings and community activities, various outdoor activities, watching movies (according to programming), assisting with medications and computer documentation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Assisting Individuals in completing their daily activities
  • Accompany individuals with public outings such as appointments, rec centers, community events and more.
  • Helping individuals with personal care routines such as basic hygiene routines, including dressing, bathing and grooming
  • Medication administration
  • Completing documentation that is consistent with Care Human Services' policies and procedures.
  • Housekeeping tasks

Care Human Services supports individuals 24/7, these positions are rotation based, and shifts occur all day and throughout the night

Our work sites may be home to therapeutic animals, including cats.

WHAT YOU NEED

  • Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
  • Clear Intervention Record Check
  • Class 5 Alberta Drivers License
  • Must be 18 years old to apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • First Aid Level C with AED
  • Mental Health First Aid

WHO YOU ARE

  • Observation and communication skills including detailed documentation
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Confident and able to manage and cope with high risk scenarios such as verbal or physical altercations such as yelling, kicking, hitting or shoving.
  • Ability to set clear and firm boundaries
  • Be caring and compassionate
  • Someone who can work with a variety of different shifts/schedules
  • Post-secondary education in any area of Human Services would be an asset and previous experience working in a similar role is highly advantageous, but not essential.

BENEFITS YOU WILL GET

  • In addition to an hourly base pay you will receive:
  • Behavioural premiums for supporting complex needs clients may apply*
  • Employer Paid Medical and Dental Benefits
  • Health and Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development, include workshops and specialty training

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have an Alberta Class 5 non GDL Driver's License?
  • Are you located in the Peace River, Alberta area?
  • Do you have any front line experience working with persons with disabilities who have high behavioural challenges?
  • Are you able to obtain a clear RCMP Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check?
  • Were you referred by a Care Employee (if yes please include their name)?
  • Which of the rotations are you interested in applying for?

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 non GDL Alberta Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

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