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Description

Elmwood Residences Inc. provides care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting.

We are currently looking to fill Part Time and Casual Support Worker positions.

Casual employees have the option to pick up extra shifts to maximize hours.

Elmwood a comprehensive benefits package including paid training, Pension, Group Life and Disability Insurance, Prescription Drug, Dental and Optical coverage.

Duties include:
-Personal Care (bathing/toileting assistance, hair/skin care)
-Cooking and Cleaning
-Planning and attending Recreation activities (co
-Recording and Reporting
-Keeping track of and attending appointments with residents
-Giving medication

Required Qualifications:
-Completion of Grade 12 and/or equivalent qualifications

-Possess a Rehab Worker Certificate/diploma or Special Care Aide/Disability Support Worker Certificate and/or related experience.

*Candidates must hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 drivers license/Novice 2 license, and have a good driving record. Out of province applicants may be required to provide Driver's abstract
-Candidates must be willing to drive a wheelchair van (after training)

-Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

-Must be flexible, patient and be able to cope with unpredictable or aggressive behaviors
-Able to work alone or with little supervision

-Clear current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector search must be provided at time of interview and upon request

-Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts which may include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and Stat Holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:
-experience in providing personal care to adults

-experience working with individuals with intellectual disabiliti