Job Description

WEEKNIGHTS; OVERNIGHT SLEEP / CRW-1; 5 NIGHTS; SUNDAY PM to THURSDAY PM (Friday AM); (11 Hrs / Shift), Sherwood Park

FMS Perry

Sherwood Park, AB

$15.00 and $18.40 / hour; Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Night Shifts

WEEKLY; SUNDAY PM to THURSDAY PM (Friday AM); COMBINED OVERNIGHT SLEEP / CRW-1; (11 Hrs / Shift; 5 nights / week)

FMS Perry

- Helping Handicapped in Sherwood Park

Job Title Synonyms:

Community Resource Worker CRW, Community Resource Practitioner CRP, Community Disability Worker CDW, Community Support Worker CSW, Disability Support Worker DSW, Community Disability Services Worker, Community Disability Support Worker CDSW, Personal Support Worker PSW, Care Giver, Case Worker

Details of Employment:

11 Hour Overnight shift; 5 shifts / Week, Starting Sun Night; Evening (CRW: 9 PM-11 PM, ONS: 11- 12 PM), Night (ONS: 0-7 AM), Morning CRW: 7-8 AM). Occasionally extended after 8 AM

Hours: Each shift 11 hours; 3 hours as CRW - 1 and 8 hours as Overnight Sleeping; Weekly Sun PM to Fri AM; 5 Nights of 11 Hrs = 55 hrs / week (Occasionally some Sundays before 9 PM or work after 8 AM; max. 5 hours)

Background & Location:

FMS Perry is a family managed home in Sherwood Park which has operated for 10 years. Located in a residential house in the Brentwood area of Sherwood Park, near Strathcona County bus routes. Current resident is a sociable autistic male (49 years old) with no problem behaviours, but needs walking assistance and partial use of walker or wheelchair. He requires 24 hours personal attention with minor medical needs, and currently searching for other sharing roommates.

Transportation/Travel Information: Home located near bus lines (but personal transport would be easier if living outside Sherwood Park), valid driver's license and personal transportation would be useful in emergencies (driveway and garage parking). Km rate paid for outings with client.

Duties:

As Overnight Sleeping - Staff sleep in staff bedroom on same floor as clients (currently 1 individual). May be required to get up and monitor any night activity (seldom more than 15 minutes per night). In exceptional cases, if a few hours of Overnight Awake is required, then the CRW-1 rate may be applied.

As CRW-1: Assist individuals in personal care and daily living duties, including help with cooking, eating, dressing, bathing and personal hygiene. Attention to individual's health and medical needs. Preparation and participation in morning activities. Personal needs as required (bathing and clothing clients). Providing medications following a regular schedule, and as needed.

Regular recordkeeping, correct and report inventory and home needs, other CRW-1 duties as required.

Salary:

PDD maximum hourly to $15.00 for Overnight Sleeping and to $18.40 for CRW-1 portion.

Benefits:

No charge for food when eating with clients,

On-site Parking (Km rate for occasional emergency)

Partial reimbursement for courses and expenses

Casual Dress. Personal protection equipment available if required

Anticipated Start Date

: November 2022 or until filled

Training Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school; Ideally - some college / NAIT / vocational or technical training, some university. Preferred - Community Disability Services Worker (CSW / DSW) or Human Services Diploma and/or experience in the field of disability caregiving, particularly in a home setting. Other equivalencies will be considered.

Credentials (certificates, licenses, courses, etc.): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, First Aid Certificate. Courses completed or planned - Continuing care assistant certification. Non-Violent Crisis Management. Dedication to continuous learning an asset.

Experience: Previous disabled caregiving experience is an asset, particularly dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Preference for experience with overnight sleep situations.

Skills:

Specific Skills

Provide personal services support to persons with special needs. Coordinate activities of clients living in group homes. Personal needs as required (bathing and clothing clients). Providing medications as required on a regular schedule.

Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Assist in suggesting and developing activities consistent with client plans and assess the results; Liaise with administrators, parents, other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Suggest and implement specific services and activities.

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; following regulations and directions. Food and meal planning and preparation. Attend to and report any Security and Safety issues; Handling and recording client's' personal expenses. Housekeeping and routine maintenance activities, including some cleaning, yard work and essential snow clearing; Moderate weight handling (Up to 13.5 kg or 30 lbs). Reading and writing reports; Communication and working with others. Job task planning and organizing; Showing initiative, decision making ability and finding information. Continuous learning.

Other Requirements:

Communications: Speak, read and write English. Writing, Oral communication, Job task planning and organizing, problem solving and decision making, Team cooperation

Security and Safety: Vulnerable People Criminal Record check, Bondable, Vaccination record. Others if required.

Physical Capabilities and Work Conditions: Walking and assisting individuals onto transportation, some lifting and cleaning, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Neighbourhood home, some housekeeping. Activities a combination of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching and lifting.

COVID-19 / Infectious Disease Situations:

The FMS Perry policy is that the occupants and staff should have the most recommended COVID or Flu vaccination level (or have made plans to be at this level as soon as possible). When Community levels are elevated, the FMS Perry home operates as a 'bubble' with minimal extra protection inside unless necessary. A negative COVID test will be a requirement before hiring.

Contact:

Please, before applying, read ad details to see if you fit the qualifications and expectations. Only applicants with suitable qualifications can expect a response

Since FMS Perry is now hiring in several positions in this post-COVID pandemic period, check other posts which could also be considered if a suitable fit (please indicate if making multiple applications).

If interested or would like more details, please call FMS Perry at 780-400-9799 or 587-269-0505. If leaving a message, please speak clearly.

Or e-mail Perry.FMS at gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Weekly 5 Nights

Salary: $15.00-$18.40 per hour; $876 /week (plus vacation pay)

Experience:

Caring for intellectually disabled individuals (2+ years required)

Working both independently and with others (3+ years experience)

Speaking English at work: (2+ years preferred)

Start: December 2022 or until filled

Jobs at FMS Perry Family Management in Sherwood Park, AB

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $876.00 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food On-site parking Tuition reimbursement
Application question(s):

This position requires Caregiver involvement but is not a management or management trainee post; Do you have previous Caregiving experience, especially with intellectually challenged individuals?
(Please do not Apply if you do not have any Caregiver experience or training - Thanks)

Work Location: In person