RAPS is Seeking a Support Worker to assist Visually Impaired Individual with Crohn’s Disease & Epilepsy (A40)
Location: Rural Strathcona County - 15 minutes from Sherwood Park/10 minutes from Southeast Edmonton
Days: Flexible afternoons, evenings, weekends (to be discussed with employer)
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $20.24/Hour
Job Description: Duties include but are not limited to building a positive relationship with client, encouraging and engaging the client in new activities, accompanying on community outings, developing life skills, meal preparation, medication administration, and companionship. Seizure protocol to be followed as directed by the family.
Qualifications and Other Requirements: Recent criminal record check including the vulnerable sector, valid driver’s license & vehicle & be a non-smoker. Applicants must have their Support Worker diploma and/or previous work experience. Epilepsy knowledge & protocols associated with seizure management, and abdominal flareups are considered an asset. Ideal candidate will have afternoon, evening, and weekend availability.
Reference No: A40
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.24 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have a class 5 driver's license and vehicle for client transportation?
- Do you have a support worker certificate?
- Do you have experience with Epilepsy?
- Are you available afternoons, evenings and weekends?
Work Location: In person