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Light of the Prairies Society Inc. is a community-based organization that provides Residential and Day Programming in the City of Saskatoon. As a Direct Care Staff in our agency you will not only be part of a team but part of a family. We provide care, recreation and community opportunities to adults with cognitive needs.
Our philosophy Do Love First is all about building meaningful relationships for those we care for, as well as our team members. Please see our website to learn more about what we do here at Light of the Prairies!
Current Opportunities:
We currently have a Temporary Full-Time position available to start June 1st,2023 ending August 31, 2023.
Job Expectations:
Assist with daily routines while providing quality personal care and assistance as needed.
Encourage client independence and support clients to participate in activities of their choice.
Take part in planning and implementing programming individualized for each client.
Ensure a safe environment, including fire safety, medication management and public health standards.
Demonstrate dignity, respect and professionalism when interacting with team members, clients, and support networks.
Demonstrate time management, organizational and communication skills.
Potential employees would possess creative thinking, the ability to plan activities and attend community outings with clients.
As a Direct Care Staff for this position, you will be expected to work the following rotation:
A variety of days, evenings, overnights and weekends in multiple locations.
A successful applicant will need:
Grade 12 or a GED
Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's license (no probation)
Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector
CPR & 1st Aid within 3 months of employment
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Work Setting
- Group home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
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