Support Worker - Calgary, Canada - Supported Lifestyles Ltd.

Supported Lifestyles Ltd.

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is a not for profit agency that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Residential Services provides support to a variety of individuals with varying needs in group home settings.

The Residential Support Worker will provide direct, front-line supports and utilize behavioural intervention skills to benefit the individuals that we support.

Responsibilities

Delivering quality, specialized client services in accordance to Supported Lifestyles Ltd.'s mission, philosophy, agency and position standards
Providing support to individuals through community integration, skill learning, and positive quality of life
Providing client assistance (e.g. behavioural and emotional support, data collection, implementation of behavioural support plans etc.)
Participating in community and recreational pursuits with clients
Medication administration and documentation
Participating in the general upkeep of the group home
Using critical thinking skills to ensure the safety of all individuals in the home

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges
Experience providing behavioural supports to clients
Experience providing personal care (e.g. assisting with bathing, toileting, personal hygiene)
Postsecondary education in a related field an asset (e.g. Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, etc.)
Ability to work in a team environment

What we offer
Supported Lifestyles Ltd.

provides its employees with specialized training, orientation and education to further develop the skills required to provide effective support to our clients.

In addition to this specialized training, each new employee will attend five days of comprehensive, paid agency training. Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is supportive of the professional growth and development of our staff, and there are ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Compensation
The starting wage for this position is based on education and experience and ranges from
$ /hour.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
$17.04-$18.29 per hour

Benefits: