Direct Support Worker

```Job Summary```

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care and assistance to individuals in need. This role requires strong caregiving skills, as well as the ability to provide emotional support and maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

```Duties```

- Provide personal care to individuals, including bathing, dressing, and grooming

- Assist with meal preparation and feeding

- Administer medication under the supervision of a nurse

- Assist with mobility and transfers

- Monitor and report changes in the individual's condition

- Provide companionship and emotional support

- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized environment

- Follow care plans and ensure the individual's needs are met

```Qualifications```

- Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred

- Knowledge of nursing home or senior care practices is a plus

- Ability to provide patient care with empathy and compassion

- Familiarity with dementia care and hospice care is beneficial

- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals

- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules or tasks

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team of dedicated Support Workers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person