Mira Facilitation Center provides tailored supports within a nurturing environment to assist Individuals with developmental disabilities to strive towards goals that matter to them.
We are seeking a Community Support Worker who shares our passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others!
Hours: 35 hrs/week, Monday - Friday
Rate of Pay: to be discussed during prescreen
Benefits: Mileage Paid, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, RRSP Benefits
Location: South Edmonton, Alberta
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Providing direct support to a group of individuals while they are in the Day Program, community, or within their homes
- Facilitating community access, participation and inclusion for individuals
- Participating in and/or leading Day Program activities, classes, outings and other scheduled events
- Assisting in completion of personal care and hygiene routines as necessary
- Providing comprehensive behavioural support and/or medical supports
- Administering medication
- Completing documentation and reports in a timely manner
- Completing all mandatory trainings (Abuse Prevention & Response, Best Practices, FOIP, Medication Assistance, Mandt, Universal Precautions, Food Safety, WHMIS, Fire Extinguisher, Diabetes Training)
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A high school diploma
- Post-Secondary certificate, diploma or degree in a related field
- 6 months+ related experience is an asset
- Clear Police Information Check & Vulnerable Sector Check from within the last 6 months
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Minimum 1 year with a Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to do occasional physical lifting
The successful candidate will posses:
- The ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- A working knowledge of computer applications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $18.80 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- related: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Canadian Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person