CSWMOBILE-M: Mon and Tu: 7:30a-5p: Wed and Thur: 8a-4p: Fri: 9-2 at Southern Alberta Community Living Association

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Tube-feeding, Community Engagement, Computer Skills, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Independent Living Support, Physical Lifting, Teamwork, Creativity

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Southern Alberta Community Living Associations' Mobile Team is currently searching for enthusiastic and flexible Community Support Workers to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in your community while sharing your skills and passions and making a difference to those you are working for. The successful applicants will enjoy a changing caseload, supporting a number of individuals living in their own homes. Community Support Workers in Mobile support several people each day, usually who live in their own homes, a family home, or with a Home Share Contractor, to connect within their community and/or develop independent living skills. We are looking for staff who are creative, enjoy doing activities, and are able to engage people with disabilities and/or complex needs in a variety of life environments. Staff need to be flexible and like a vibrant workday, as well as, work in a team environment The successful applicants will have: strong computer skills and be physically able to lift, transfer, provide personal care with dignity and respect and able to walk long distances. We are looking for someone who will: be engaging, creative, active and have a patient personality; have an awareness of community activities, enjoy sports (swimming, biking walking, etc.) have no allergies to pets and be comfortable with tube-feeding. An understanding of FASD, Autism, and Mental Health is an asset. This position is a front-line job that is vital in accomplishing the mission and values that govern the work done by this Association. The Community Support Worker is a valued member of a team that assists individuals, supported by our Association, to live in the community as independently as possible. They support and actively encourage the individuals to live in accordance with their own beliefs, desires and choices. As a team member, the CSW strives to communicate in a considerate, thoughtful and attentive manner with their co-workers and the individuals we support. A CSW will represent the Association courteously and professionally in all interactions they have with guardians, other agencies and the community at large. Mon and Tu: 7:30a-5p: Wed and Thur: 8a-4p: Fri: 9-2 40awake / zero sleep hrs per week.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in their homes to help them develop independent living skills and connect with their community. Act as a professional representative of the Association while encouraging clients to live according to their own beliefs and choices.