Job Description

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, 8:30am-3:30pm

Rate of Pay:

To be discussed during the 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

- 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 possess:

- 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 Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Mileage reimbursement RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

related: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Canadian Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person