Disability Support Worker/Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for meaningful work in your community?

Transitions is looking for people who share our vision to enable people we support to enjoy independence and a quality of life they choose by building on individual strengths and abilities.

We are currently HIRING for a Direct Support Professional position in the following position:

• Days, Evening and Weekends
• Various Part Time and Full Time -Benefits Eligible position

The successful candidate will:

• be a creative thinker with strong multi-tasking ability
• be comfortable using a tablet
• Ability to “think outside of the box”
• have great communication skills
• be able to work in homes with pets
• non judgmental attitude

Residential Supports typically has 1 to 3 people living together, requiring 24hr. support. We provide services in St. Albert and in the Edmonton area.

The main goal is for people to live their best life, within their abilities. This may involve but not limited to; personal care, support with daily living tasks, employment, community involvement, assisting with medication, accompanying people to appointments, advocating, and building meaning relationships.

Position Requirements:

• Emergency first Aid & CPR/AED Level C, or willing to obtain it prior to employment
• Own a reliable vehicle with third party liability insurance of $1 million
• Possess a Class 5 driver’s license
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector completed within the last 6 months.

**** Due to wait times to receive a criminal record check with vulnerable sector, applicants who are invited for an interview are encouraged to request the check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to the interview. *****

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $17.73-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you own a personal and reliable vehicle?
• Do you have your current Emergency or Standard 1st Aid & CPR AED Level C?
• Do you posses or are you able to obtain a clean and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector, newer than 6 months ?
• What is your email ID:

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 drivers licence (required)

Work Location: In person