Job Description

The Organization

Do you want to work for an organization whose vision is to support individuals with disabilities to achieve full, meaningful lives as valuable citizens of their community?

Operating as a non-profit society since 1977, Etana provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities. We work with individuals in the city of Red Deer and area, with our office located in Red Deer. Etana continues to grow with respect to the number of individuals supported and personnel and are adaptive with our services to meet the needs of each individual.

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to provide residential support for individuals in Red Deer.

Every other weekend Friday, Saturday 11PM - 7AM

There may be some variation in this schedule required from time to time as dictated by organizational requirements the individuals needs.

Direct Support Worker

is directly accountable to the Supervisor of Direct Supports to provide specialized supports and assistance to individuals person(s) who have unique, challenging support needs.

This position requires personal care including, bathing, hygiene, cooking, cleaning. Experience with Autism, mental health, ageing.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or Mature Status

Class 5 Driver's License, reliable vehicle and valid insurance

1 years Experience in Human Service Field

Emergency First Aid & CPR Certificate or Better

Clear Vulnerable Sector check

Experience with personal care

REQUIRED TRAINING

( this training is available through Etana)

Abuse Protocol/ Protection of Persons in Care Act.

SIVA (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments) name change

Medication Administration

Food Safe

Rights, Roles & Responsibilities

Etana Offers:

Excellent remuneration

Job specific training

Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities

Creative and fulfilling work in a professional accredited organization

A work culture of Honesty, Dignity, and Respect.

Please ensure that you email your resume to the email address in this ad.

Due to the large volume of responses, we thank all those who have interest and apply however we will only be in contact with those who we wish to interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $20.22 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Support: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required) Emergency First Aid & CPR Certificate or Better (required) Class 5 Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person