Job Description

Company description

Independent Counselling Enterprises (I.C.E.) is a province-wide agency that has been in operation since 1986. We offer supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. We are community based and strive to empower and foster independence in our clients.

Job description

The Calgary office of ICE is currently seeking applications for Community Rehabilitation Support Staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Help create and follow an individualized support plan for each individual including helping them achieve their goals, supporting them in celebrating their culture, traditions, and beliefs, and developing basic life skills like cooking, cleaning, and using money May assist individuals with personal care like bathing, grooming, and taking medication Assist individuals in keeping their home clean, safe, and comfortable (may include cleaning, shopping, yard work, and snow shoveling) Support and advocate for individuals during appointments with professionals like doctors, physiotherapists, and counsellors Support inclusion and socialization by taking individuals into the community for activities, appointments, or community events and/or arrange for transportation Support individuals in all aspects of safety including crisis prevention and emergency response Help individuals manage behavior in a calm, respectful way Keep written records and share important information with other employees and families Attend staff meetings and required training as needed

Qualifications:

You must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check (completed within the last 6 months) before you start You must be able to obtain Basic First Aid with CPR Level A (within 3 months of employment) If you are not a Canadian citizen, you must have a valid work or study permit You must be willing to attend 2 days of Pre-Employment Training You need to give us two work-related references You must be able to work well independently as well as with a team Experience working with people with disabilities Experience helping with personal care (like bathing or grooming) Experience staying calm and helpful when someone shows challenging behavior A driver's license, a vehicle, and $2 million liability insurance Good communication and teamwork skills A caring and respectful attitude

Locations

The Calgary office of ICE includes residential homes throughout Calgary
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

RRSP match
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Many of our clients require personal care and therefore prefer staff of specific gender(s). What gender do you identify as? What gender(s) are you comfortable performing personal care for? Please feel free not to answer this question if you do not want to
Work Location: In person