Disability Support Worker - Westlock, Canada - WJS Canada

WJS Canada
WJS Canada
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Westlock, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description
The Program
336-40 Westlock Hen House


Our team provides compassionate, long term care to 2 individuals with high needs within a residential group home or their private accommodation.

Applicants must be physically able to do lifts and transfers for low weight bearing individual.
In Your Role You Will

  • Assist with day to day operation and maintenance of the residence/program facility (May include food preparation, cleaning, and/or assisting the person in service with the completion of these tasks, etc.)
  • Help individuals achieve and maintain their independence, support their strengths and encourage integration into the community.
  • Model &/or when required, provide personal care i.e. grooming, dental care, bathing, toileting, etc.,
  • Teach/assist the individual to complete daily household tasks (groceries, food preparation, laundry, cleaning, etc.)
  • Behaviour, emotional and mental health supports.
  • Encourage participation and social interaction within the community (vocational, recreational, leisure activities)
  • Drive individual in your own vehicle to appointments, day programs, community events, etc.
  • Full job description available upon request
  • Internal applicants must successfully complete their probationary period prior to applying
The Position

The Community Disability Support Worker (DSW), encourages and supports the physical and mental health of persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges; encouraging independence through learning life skills, overcoming barriers and community involvement.

Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement

  • 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.
  • Minimum Grade 12 Diploma/GED
  • 1 year experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, behavior management. (Special Education Assistant, Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aide, etc. will be considered)


  • MANDATORY

  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License, 3 yrs Canadian driving experience and clean driver's abstract
  • 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.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention training
What WJS Canada does

We are a close-knit national social services agency, that provides community-based services to children and families, persons with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth and young offenders, designed to foster positive life changes and increase self-esteem.

Over the past 30 years, we've grown to over 700 dedicated staff, in 3 provinces, who serve approximately 1,600 persons through over 125 services
Our Employees Enjoy

  • Employerpaid Dental & Extended Health benefits
  • Staff training and opportunities to learn/work in a wide array of programs.
  • An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
  • Best practices programming and innovative client care.
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Closing Statement

We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.

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