Support Worker, Quality Of Life Services

Regina, SK, Canada

Job Description

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SaskAbilities is dedicated to providing person-centred and innovative programs and services that offer participants opportunities for skill development, personal growth and satisfaction. We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who embraces and models person-centred approaches to join our team as a Support Worker. This position makes a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing disability. Duties and responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Coordinators, Senior Supervisor, and other Support Workers to facilitate meaningful, high-quality individual and group programs and activities.
  • Promote independence, self-esteem, and inclusion in the areas of self-care, communication, recreation, socialization, and participation.
  • Provide supportive assistance to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of participants.
  • Provide supervision of participants while participating in community and/or in-centre activities.
  • Transport participants to community activities.
  • Promote, instruct, and model acceptable social behaviour.
  • Maintain participant documentation according to agency standards including completion of Incident Reports, contact records and file recordings, and contributing to and reviewing person-centred plans to ensure goals are being met.
  • Maintain participant records including attendance and MyCompass with families and caregivers.
  • Administer all areas of personal care, as required.
  • Maintain cleanliness of program areas including kitchen space and washroom.
Qualifications:
  • Disability Support Worker Certificate (Rehabilitation Worker Certificate) or Life Skills Coach and/or related training and experience working with individuals of varying abilities and behaviours.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
  • Effective time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to be innovative, open-minded, and creative.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of lifting techniques and transfers.
The successful candidate is recommended to have an Auto Pak with at least 1 million dollars in liability insurance.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Submit resume, cover letter and references to: Senior Supervisor, Quality of Life Services
SaskAbilities, Regina Branch,
825 McDonald Street, Regina SK S4N 2X5 For position-specific questions, please contact: Kim Kinnear, (306) 569-7634, kkinnear@saskabilities.ca.


Email
careers@saskabilities.ca Please include the position you are applying for and the competition number in the email subject line.
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.




Competition #:
2023-42-TFR-01


Closing Date
April 11, 2023


Employment Type:
Temporary, Full-time 1 year term to April 12, 2024


Location
Regina Branch


Compensation
Pay Class 13 ($21.77 - $26.85 per hour).

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  • Job Id
    JD2145119
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Regina, SK, Canada
  • Education
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