Disability Support Worker

3 days ago

fort mcmurray, ab, Canada Lynn Smith Full-time

Job Details

  • Location: Fort McMurray, AB
  • Salary: 23.50 to 24.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
  • Work location: On site
  • Employment groups: Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Employment conditions: Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available
  • Employer covers the relocation costs

Job Requirements

  • Languages: English
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. No option to work remotely
  • Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Employer’s home

Tasks

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients in water (i.e., pool)
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Change non-sterile dressings
  • Collect specimens
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Mend clothing and linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook

Experience and Specialization

  • Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
  • Elderly
  • Females
  • Persons with physical disabilities
  • Terminally ill

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Who can apply for this job?

  • You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen
  • A permanent resident of Canada
  • A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.