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Wheatland Regional Centre Inc. is seeking an Activity Support Worker for full-time employment in the Day Program.
The Activity Support Worker is a front-line staff member, reporting to the Activity Director, who will assist persons with disabilities to pursue and fulfill their goals, objectives, and aspirations.
The preferred qualifications include the following:
* A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right to pursue their life choices and pursue active participation and involvement in the community.
* The equivalent of basic secondary school education supported by additional relevant training/education.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
* Deliver a program that is life enriching and appropriate for each participant on an individualized basis including crafts and life skills development.
* Capable of taking the initiative to identify and meet the needs of participants.
* Must complete mandatory training (TLR, Level 1, CPP&SP, First Aid with CPR, WHIMIS, Safe Food Handling, and Med Assist.)
* Candidates must be flexible, enthusiastic and have a valid drivers license, and provide a current clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Group home
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities