We are a family managed disability services contract holder. The position is home care with a 17 year old male youth.
Job description
This position is for a support worker for total care and support for a 17-year-old male youth. This position requires you to fully and completely support this youth in every aspect of their day as they are not able to independently move, dress, feed, toilet, or do any daily care. The youth is nonspeaking and fully dependent on caregivers in all aspects of life.
What you need experience and education in:
intellectual and developmental disability
intractable seizure disorders and appropriate protocols
safe lift and transfers
g-tube changes and use
medication administration
a variety of mobility and daily living equipment/tasks, including, but not limited to wheelchair use, commode use, lifts and transfers, bed sore prevention, bed safety, (gaps, rail securing, seizure safety protocol etc.)
knowledge of good diet for soft and minced, and thickened fluids and ability to assess when oral feeding is not safe and needs g-tube route
This is a physically demanding position requiring proven knowledge and education about safe lifts and transfers.
There can be medical emergencies (kneecap displacement, prolonged seizures, choking hazard / dysphagia)
A strong inclusion mindset
Shifts
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm-9pm, and every second Friday and Saturday 8am-6pm.
Requirements
At least 2 years experience in the field
Reliable personal vehicle
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
Child Intervention Check
Benefits/Compensation
$22-26/ hour, commensurate with experience.
Employment Location
The employment location is in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
Understanding of Indigenous culture, specifically Metis history, culture, and traditions, is considered an asset for this position as the youth is Metis. Do you have experience working with Indigenous clients and families?
Experience:
pediatric and/or disability: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2021-08-13
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