Job Order Detail

Description

The Organization:
Founded in 1955 as the Lutheran Sunset Home of Saskatoon, LutherCare Communities provides excellence in care, housing, and community services within a nurturing Christian environment.  

In Saskatoon, we own and operate group homes that support physically and cognitively challenged adults.

Hours of Work:

-1 at 36 hours per week averaged over a 2-week period
-1 at 21 hours per week averaged over a 2-week period

The Position:

In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, we are seeking a Community Service Worker to join our Group Home team. Applicants will be responsible for the personal care and safety of clients and for the implementation of individual lifestyle plans.

Duties and Responsibilities of Group Home Workers include three main areas:

-Resident Care  Includes assistance of personal hygiene (bathing, toileting, dressing, eating etc.)
-Resident Programming  Includes the facilitation of resident daily living activities and participation in the community.
-Home Maintenance  Includes housekeeping, laundry and the preparation of meals and snacks

The Applicants:

Applicants would typically qualify for this position through the completion of a grade 12 education with previous experience working with developmentally challenged adults in a residential setting.  A Disability Support Worker (Rehabilitation Worker) course, Special Care Aide course or equivalent education is preferred.  Sign language is desirable. The incumbent must complete Basic Skills Training as provided by LCC. Applicants must be available to work shifts that include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to interpret, read, write and speak English fluently.

For full posting details, please visit our website at the link above.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living for all.