Disability Service Worker - Westlock, Canada - WJS Canada

WJS Canada
WJS Canada
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Westlock, Canada

3 weeks ago

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The Program
336-40 Westlock Hen House


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


In Your Role You Will

  • Provide personal care i.e. grooming, dental care, bathing, toileting, etc., &/or teach/model these skills when required.
  • 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.
  • Teach/assist the personserved 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

The Position
PLEASE NOTE
Applicants must be physically able to do lifts and transfers for low weight bearing individuals.


The Disability Service 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.


  • This is a Temporary Full time position until approximately December 2024.

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.
MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO LIFTS/TRANSFERS AND PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE such as bathing, etc.

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


  • MANDATORY

  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License, 3 yrs Canadian driving experience and clean driver's abstract
  • 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 (after 3 month probation)
  • Regular wage increases at 6 months and 1 year employment.
  • Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees
  • 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 care.

Website reference

Closing Statement


Not sure you meet the requirements? We may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience, so please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer
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