Full Time Permanent - Residential Day Support Worker (Female)
required to join a staff team, assisting an individual with intellectual disabilities in a home environment and in the community. (For personal care reasons this position is open to female staff only.)
40 hours per week, shifts will be Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. with flexibility to work other shifts as required.
Salary: As per the Collection Agreement, salary will start at $22.44/ hour.
This position is eligible for:
3 weeks paid vacation
Paid sick time
Group insurance benefits - Including medical, vision and dental; Life insurance and dependent life , long term disability
Pension plan (after 12 months of employment)
Job Types: Full-time
This ideal candidate will be someone who has post secondary education related to human services and 1-2 years experience working with individuals who have an intellectual disability.
Essential Skills - Strong oral and written communication skills, team player, problem solving, empathy, planning and organizing, meal preparation, and ability to do tasks to maintain a household and assist adults with personal, recreation and social needs.
Enjoy being and working with people who have developmental disabilities. Share the philosophy of being with, not doing for." Have the desire and capacity to support them in ways that will enhance their personal growth, build community supports and develop relationships.
Ability to work in a fast paced and active environment.
Ability to handle potentially high stress situations with maturity to absorb tension. Can regulate their own emotions and behaviour when supporting individuals in heightened states of anxiety or crisis.
Education: Completion of post secondary training in a related field with 1-2 year minimum years experience working with persons with disabilities. Volunteer experience an asset.
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check required.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter
to:
jobs@gatewayhomes.ca
Must be able to provide proof that they are legally able to work in Canada.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.44 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care
Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bedford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
developmental service: 1 year (required)
supportive care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-03-24
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