DisabilitySupport Worker (Residential and/or Community Support Worker)
Part time: days, weekends,overnights, in the home of the individual.
- Do you have a passion to helppeople? Do you want to help those who need support to live in their homes, bepart of their community and live their best lives?
- Do you want to make a differencein your community?
- Fisher Farm ResidentialAssociation Ltd. (FFRA) is seeking a professional and responsible individualfor an exciting opportunities working with a dependent adult with developmentaldisabilities in all aspects of their daily living.
- FFRA is a non profitorganization that has been providing support and services to individuals inOlds and surrounding areas for 30+ years.
- FFRA is recruiting for positionsin Three Hills, Alberta.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure individual has adequatesupport while focusing on independence and autonomy with home living.
- Responsible for various medicaland daily needs of individual.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
- Personal care and hygiene while respecting individual dignity.
- Maintenance of safe and personalized homes.
- Carry out all aspects of the person’s Individual Support Plan and help achieve goals.
- Medication administration and documentation
The Choice Candidate:
- Ability to work scheduled shifts; which includes working, day, evening, overnight sleep and weekend hours.
- Current drive’s license, reliable vehicle and carry 2 million liability insurance
- A clean Criminal Record Check.
- Experience and education/courses related to working with people with disabilities; specifically with mental health and/or FASD and Autism
- Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset but can be obtained upon commencement of employment.
- Basic computer skills, strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated maturity and responsibility.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Willingness and desire to learn.
FFRA offers:
- Immediate on the job training.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Creative and fulfilling work.
- Flexible hours.
- Friendly environment.
- Starting wage for awake hours is 19.00 hourly.
- Wage for sleep hours is 16.00 hourly.
If you are passionate about helping people and want to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
- We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position: however, only those being considered will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- human services: 1 year(preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License (required)
- First Aid/CPR Certification(preferred)
Work Location: In person