Community Disability Services Practitioner - Medicine Hat, Canada - REDI Enterprises

REDI Enterprises

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Medicine Hat, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Every day REDI's team of over 230 employees develops and delivers meaningful programs, supports and advocacy for persons with disabilities.

Founded in 1952, REDI Enterprises Society is the driving force behind the movement to build a community where everyone belongs.

This is not just a marketing catchphrase.

It is a fundamental belief, and heartfelt mission on the part of all of us who workday in and day out to move our community closer to that goal.

REDI's mission is to enable individuals to attain respect, opportunity, and responsibility. We value reciprocal respect, trust, integrity, support, honesty, empowerment, compassion, and accountability.

About the Position
REDI Enterprises Society is presently seeking permanent
temporary, fulltime, conscientious, and career-minded Community Disability Service Practitioner (CDSP). The CDSP's are responsible for supporting individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges in a community-based independent living environment. They will provide opportunities for choice, self advocacy, and participation in matters relating to the client's home.

DSW's are responsible for maintaining and promoting the well-being, uniqueness, and independence of each client so that they can achieve their outcomes and goals.

This may include but is not limited to providing physical care, menu planning and meal preparation, medication administration, day-to-day house management and documentation.

The CDSP's support the clients by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates, and other stakeholders.

The DSW also encourages the clients to develop individual skills, talents and abilities while maintaining their health and safety requirements.

REDI offers an extensive benefit package after the completion of a 90-day probation period. Our benefits include but are not limited to - Employer paid Group Benefits, RRSP matching, Flex spending amount, ect. We also offer paid sick time and vacation accrual.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of postsecondary education in a related field
Between 6 months and 2 years of relevant experience
First Aid-Level C/CPR Certificate
Ability to complete required daily documentation, written and/or digital, in a timely manner and in grammatically accurate, concise language to reduce misinterpretations
Clean criminal record or one that is acceptable to the Executive Director
Clean Vulnerable Sector Record or one that is acceptable to the Executive Director
A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and act on their life choices and seek active participation in the community
An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities, mindful of cultural and ethnic sensitivity
Professional and tactful written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Salary:
From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program

Schedule:

10 hour shift
4 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay

Application question(s):

REDI Lives supports a spectrum of individuals including clients with high medical needs such as colostomy care, gtube, full personal care with lifts and transfers to clients with high complex behaviour needs such as verbal aggression, physical aggression, sexual aggression, and fecal smearing. Is there anything on this list that you are uncomfortable with?

Work Location:
In person