Job Description

Join Our Team at Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS)!

Are you driven by a passion to support individuals with disabilities and make a meaningful impact in their lives? Are you known for your compassion, empathy, and dedication? If so, Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS) is looking for individuals like you to join our team.

At EIS, we value people who genuinely want to make a difference. We believe in creating a supportive, growth-oriented workplace where employees are empowered to succeed and develop.

About Us

Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS) is a private social service organization, proudly incorporated in 2004. We are members of the Alberta Council of Disability Services and an Accredited Service Provider through the Creating Excellence Together Certification and Accreditation Standards. Our mission is to foster a community of choice, safety, rights, diversity, and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Position Available: Residential Disability Support Worker

Job Overview

As a Residential Disability Support Worker, you will collaborate with a network of caregiver professionals to provide essential care and support to adults with disabilities in a residential setting. This includes assisting with daily living activities, implementing behavior management strategies, supporting participation in activities, and ensuring the overall safety and well-being of residents.

Key Responsibilities

Build positive, trusting relationships with residents. Collaborate with other caregiver professionals. Assist with daily living activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, meal preparation). Provide medication support and meal preparation. Support residents in community and recreational activities. Implement behavior management strategies. Maintain accurate documentation of supports provided. Uphold resident rights and promote a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

6 to 18 months of experience supporting adults with disabilities in a residential setting. Knowledge of behavior management strategies and ability to de-escalate behaviors of concern. Effective communication skills (verbal and written). Intermediate computer skills. Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred).

Work Schedule & Location

Monday to Friday Split Shift:

House 1:

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

House 2:

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM You will be supporting two residential programs located within a

5-minute drive or 15-20 minute bus ride

of each other. There is a

1-hour unpaid break

between shifts (5:00-6:00 PM). During this time, staff are responsible for arranging their own commute between House 1 and House 2 at their own cost. No travel allowance is provided; commute time between houses is unpaid.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $18.61 - $20.34 per hour Expected hours: 15 - 35 per week Job type: Full-time, Permanent Casual dress code Employee assistance program Wellness program

Work Location:

In-person (Edmonton, AB)

Schedule:

Day shift & Evening shift

Join us at Edmonton Integrated Services and be part of a team committed to inclusion, empowerment, and positive change in our community!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.61-$20.34 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person