Job Description
When applying, please include competition number 2023-91-PFR-01 in the email subject line.
SaskAbilities is dedicated to providing person-centred and innovative supports, responsive to the needs of the individuals we serve. We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Support Worker in our Residential Services in Moose Jaw for afternoon shift hours.
Duties:
- Collaborate with other staff to facilitate meaningful, high-quality individual and group activities on a daily basis for adults experiencing disability, providing opportunities for community connections, personal development, and recreation.
- Contribute and review person-centred plans to ensure the goals of the individuals served are being met.
- Promote independence, self-esteem, and inclusion in the areas of self-care, communication, recreation, socialization, and participation.
- Provide supportive assistance to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the individuals served.
- Provide supervision of the individuals served while participating in community and/or home activities.
- Provide transportation for the individuals served to community activities.
- Promote, instruct and model acceptable social behaviour.
- Maintain according to agency standards including completion of Incident Reports, contact records and file recordings.
- Maintain records including attendance, goals, and communication books.
- Administer all areas of personal care, as required.
- Maintain cleanliness of the home including kitchen and washrooms on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
- Disability Support Worker Certificate (Rehabilitation Worker Certificate) or Life Skills Coach and/or related training and experience working with individuals of varying abilities and behaviours.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle.
- First Aid and CPR certification; knowledge of lifting techniques and transfers.
- Effective time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative, open-minded, and creative.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
The successful candidate is recommended to have an Auto Pak with at least 1 million dollars in liability insurance.
Submit resume, cover letter and references to:
Mail: Executive Assistant
SaskAbilities, Regina Branch
825 McDonald Street
Regina, SK S4N 2X5
Emailcareers@saskabilities.ca Please include the position you are applying for and the competition number in the email subject line.
Competition #: 2023-91-PFR-01
Closing Date July 20, 2023
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location Partners in Employment – Moose Jaw
Compensation Pay Class 13 (range of $21.77 to $26.85 per hour) plus benefit package and on-call remuneration
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