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Valley Action Abilities is a community based organization in Rosthern that provides supports for adults with intellectual disabilities.
We are currently seeking direct support workers that will be responsible to provide individualized support to the people in our group homes. We are looking for positive upbeat staff who can help our residents reach their goals and contribute to a great quality of life for everyone we serve.
As part of this rewarding opportunity, you will be working alongside a great team.
Duties:
1. Provide support to the residents in our group homes by helping them to achieve their identified goals and following person-centered plans.
2. Provide physical supports including food preparation, personal hygiene and other forms of physical care.
3. Medication assistance when needed.
4. Completing daily electronic documentation.
5. Care and maintenance of the homes.
We offer a competitive wage as well as excellent benefits.
Previous experience and training is valued, but we also offer a full range of training and orientation that can be gained while on the job.
A clear criminal records/vulnerable sector check is needed to apply.
A valid drivers license is an asset.
If you are interested in this opportunity please forward a cover letter and resume.
Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Group home
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Various locations
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Seniors
- Culturally diverse groups
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities