Community Support Worker - Calgary, Canada - New Age Services Inc.

New Age Services Inc.

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work for New Age Services?

We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing training and developmental opportunities, competitive wages and benefits.

We value diversity and believe it makes us stronger - the equal representation of human differences and equal opportunity for growth, advancement, and reward.

What to expect in the role

You will be working with a team in our "Community Access" program.

On this team you will be supporting a variety of individuals and could be working out in the community, in their homes, or in our main facility in the NE.

Individuals you support may have diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Mental Illness or developmental disorders.

You will follow the individualized support plans for each individual to help them work towards and achieve their goals.

The individuals you work with may require personal care, g-tube feedings, for you to drive and accompany them to medical appointments, or possibly assistance in their home with daily living tasks.

With a passion for supporting people with disabilities, you will:

Provide medical, technological, environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioural support
Drive to meet clients, or be able to transport clients to activities or appointments
Accompany individuals to activities, and assist with daily needs/responsibilities such as employment, physical activity, grocery shopping, swimming, house chores etc.
Support clients with needs that could include personal care, gtubes, or lifts
Participate in the research, development, and implementation of client programs
Learn the behavioural support plans to better understand client needs
Complete required client documentation effectively

Schedule & Rate of Pay:

This frontline position works with a team of practitioners in our Community Access program to support clients in our main office, in the community, or in their homes.

This position is 30 hours/week, however there is a strong possibility of additional hours being available soon that will change the role to be 36 hours/week.

The schedule will be Monday - Friday with core hours from 9:00AM - 3:00PM, however you must have availability from 8:00am - 4:00pm if a client requires flexibility.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.34/hr, and mileage is reimbursed at $.50/km. Cost shared benefits will begin after 3 months probation. This role includes 4% vacation pay plus an additional 5 flex days after 6 months employment.

All regular staff are eligible to pick up additional casual hours at any of our locations outside of their scheduled hours.

What you bring:

You are personable and empathetic.

You are able to be patient in stressful situations, and can communicate clearly with co-workers, family members of clients, and the individuals you support.

You are a team player, and are able to adapt to changes quickly. You have a person-centered approach and work diligently to build positive relationships with those around you.

You take time to really get to know your client and always act in their best interest, while maintaining professional boundaries.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of a Canadian Certificate/Diploma in the Human Services sector (equivalencies will be considered)
Intermediate computer skills
Valid class 5 driver license and a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance by time of hire
Must be comfortable with swimming and being around pets
Comfortable supporting a variety of individuals with different abilities, diagnoses, or behaviours, some of which can be intimidating

Preferred Requirements

Oneyear relevant experience in the human services field is preferred
Familiarity with autism and sensory needs is an asset
Previous training or experience with lifts, transfers, or gtubes
Current trainings including First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration, Nonviolent crisis intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behaviour Supports, etc.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy New Age Services Inc.

(NAS Inc.) is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its staff and of all individuals who enter its workplace.

COVID-19 is a respiratory viral infection that has infected millions of individuals across the globe, including Canada. Proof of full vaccination (two doses plus any additional boosters, as required) will be mandatory for all NAS Inc. staff.