Disability Services Worker - Slave Lake, Canada - WJS Canada

    WJS Canada
    WJS Canada Slave Lake, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Temporary, Full time
    Description

    In Your Role You Will




    • Encourage client in achieving Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals, support them during setbacks and celebrate their successes.
    • Assist individuals, according to functioning abilities, with hygiene, personal care and daily living skills - such as preparing meals.
    • Drive person in care (in your own vehicle) and supervise/participate with the client in recreational, leisure, vocational (training/employment) activities in the community.
    • Assist individual with behavioural, emotional and social needs/skills
    • Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.
    *** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

    As An Ideal Candidate You Possess


    • Experience working with developmental disability or mental illness: 2 years
    • Education in a related field
    • MUST HAVE - Valid Class 5 Driver's License; reliable vehicle, clean driver's abstract and adequate insurance
    • Must be physically able to do lifts/transfers and be able to provide personal care, such as bathing, etc.
    • Skills in coaching/assisting individuals in life skills, anger management, daily chores, self help & problem solving, etc.
    • Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service.
    • Good computer skills - as all files are electronic

    Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.