Job Description

Taber Special Needs Society has been operating for 30+ years providing accredited supports as a not-for-profit charitable society in the community of Taber and the surrounding area for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.

Rotation: Position is a 40-hour average week with every other weekend off.

Job Overview: Supporting 2 young women and 1 middle aged man in their residence and in the community. You will be actively assisting to create opportunities for the individuals to use and expand their skills, abilities and interests in their home and in the community. You will be assisting the 3 individuals in all areas in their home. This includes but is not limited to dietary needs, hygiene and personal care, general housekeeping, money transactions, shopping, crafts, and recreation.

Key Responsibilities: Assisting with making and maintaining connections in the community, assisting with all aspects of residential living including personal care, assisting to achieve goals set by the individuals, following their Person-Centered Care Plan, help promote independence and healthy living. The night shift position also includes monitoring the individuals while sleeping as well completing chore list.

Qualifications: To be successful you need to be adaptable to change in daily routines, be able to physically handle lifting, pushing, pulling, walking up to 8 blocks, bending while doing a task, be comfortable with assisting individuals to be visible in the community, be able to problem solve day to day minor issues as they come up, be coachable, able to work independently while in a team setting, enjoy creating opportunities for growth for those you are working with. - Valid class 5 driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and $2 million in liability insurance showing you as primary driver. - Require a successful criminal record check accessing the vulnerable person sector. - 18 years of age. - Proficient in verbal and written English.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person