Personal Support Worker - Lethbridge, Canada - Sapphire Care

Description

This is a front-line position responsible for the provision of trauma-informed care and support to a client living in their own home.

• Health Care Aide (HCA)
• Disability Support Worker (DSW)
• Personal Support Worker
• Social Worker

• Formal Education: Some postsecondary education.
• Ability to write and complete documentation and reporting
• Proficient knowledge of English
• First Aid and CPR training
• Ability to perform compassionate and traumainformed support to individuals with disabilities

• A minimum of 6 months' experience in providing support to adults with mental, behavioural, or developmental disabilities/challenges
• Medication Administration training
• Mental Health First Aid
• Food Safety training and certification
• Other relevant specializations and training

• Ability to confidently provide front line, face to face support to individuals with varying challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond/remain calm in emotionally charged situations
• Positive Attitude
• Basic computer skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to identify issues, set priorities and implement an appropriate plan of action
• Proven ability to work collaboratively

• Must have a reliable car with personal liability insurance with a minimum coverage of two million ($2,000, and SEF44 Protection Endorsement

• Onsite parking

• French not required

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

• Lethbridge, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Secondary School (preferred)

• English (required)