Are you looking for an employment opportunity that makes a difference and adds a sense of belonging to people's lives? Are you looking for challenging work, positive team atmosphere, and great training?
A Support Worker is someone who looks after the well-being of people in their daily lives with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live more independently and support them to reach their potential.
Every individual that we support has a unique personality, sense of humor, preferences, needs and aspirations. This makes the role of a Support Worker incredibly varied, which is one of the things that many people love about the job!
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Qualification and skills:
- An interest in helping people, regardless of condition
- The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively
- Good listening skills
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Great problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations
- Enabling people to overcome fears and challenges while helping to build confidence and self-esteem
- Education in related disability services field considered an asset
- Criminal Record Check; including Vulnerable Sector (within the last 3 months)
- Good computer skills
- Minimum 1 year driving experience with a Class 5 license, copy of driver's abstract, and proof of insurance for 2 million liability also required.
We Offer:
- Competitive wages
- Dynamic vacation entitlement
- Paid internal and external training opportunities
- Employee friendly policies
- Employee referral incentives
- Employee health benefits with permanent 20+ hours/week position
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to $22.10 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Evening shift
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1C5 (required)
Work Location: In person