Next Step's Mission:
Inspiring people with disabilities by encouraging independence, a meaningful community presence and an enriched quality of life.
Position Description:
There are a few full-time and/or part-time Community Disability Services Worker opportunities required for the Adult Department in Medicine Hat, to work one on one or a staffed residence setting with Individual(s) to support them with independent living and as well as support them in the community. Experience working with individuals with behaviours, developmental disabilities and adhering to program plans an asset.
As a Community Disability Services Worker, you will be working independently and/or in collaboration with other staff to assist an Individual and to empower them by encouraging independence, a meaningful community presence, and an enriched quality of life. This includes implementation of the Individual Support Plan; working shifts as required; may include assisting with personal care.
Other duties include:
- Supporting life and community skills
- Medication administration
- Community access with Individuals
- Participating in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the Individual
- Encouraging individual socialization
- Maintaining appropriate documentation and records
- Communicating professionally with Individuals, families, guardians, peers, supervisors, and community representatives.
- Responsible to maintain a clear Criminal Record, current Standard First Aid CPR Level C, and keep all mandatory training up to date.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $16.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Drivers Abstract
- Smartphone data plan
Location:
- Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J7 (required)
Work Location: In person