Disability Support Worker

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Job Description





Job No: LCC1044 Location: Group Homes, Saskatoon Employment Status: Permanent Part Time Closing Date: 10 Nov 2023 CST







The Organization: LutherCare Communities (LCC) is a leading provider of housing and supportive healthcare services and has been for over 65 years. LCC is a hybrid organization comprised of a number of companies that include for-profit and not-for-profit. Services include long-term care, community day programs for adults, seniors\xe2\x80\x99 housing, home support, intermediate care homes, group living homes, and subsidized family housing. These services are fully accredited, showing our commitment to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support. Taking a resident-first, all-inclusive approach, LCC seeks to ensure it maintains the integrity of the organization by always focusing on its residents. LCC does this by placing value on resident\xe2\x80\x99s interests, feedback and guidance, engagement, and collaborative leadership. The Position: In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, we are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join our team. Applicants will be responsible for the personal care and safety of group home residents with cognitive and/or physical disabilities who have high medical needs. Disability Support Workers are responsible for implementing individual care plans and ensuring a high quality of life for all residents. Duties and Responsibilities of Disability Support Workers include three main areas:

  • Resident Care \xe2\x80\x93 Could include providing medical, physical and personal support such as personal care, medication administration, tube feeds, respiratory therapy, and other duties
  • Resident Programming \xe2\x80\x93 Could include the facilitation of resident daily living activities and participation in the community
  • Home Maintenance \xe2\x80\x93 Could includes housekeeping, laundry and the preparation of meals and snacks
LutherCare offers a competitive compensation package. Benefits Include:
  • Enhanced vacation entitlement
  • Paid sick leave
  • Health care benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Group life and long-term disability benefits
  • Pension plan contributions shared with LutherCare
  • Employee family assistance program
The Applicants: Applicants would qualify for this position through the completion of post-secondary education in a related discipline (ie: Disability Support Worker, Continuing Care Assistant etc.) with a minimum of one year experience working with cognitively and/or physically disabled adults with high medical needs. Applicants must be comfortable in providing medical support as required. Sign language is desirable. Applicants must be available to work shifts that include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to interpret, read, write and speak English fluently. We believe in the power of diversity and we\'re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Applicants must provide a criminal background check including the vulnerable sector search prior to employment. #sksupportsukraine A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living\xe2\x84\xa2 for all.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2248923
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned