Support Worker

Are you Looking to grow your career? We may have an opportunity for you!

POSITION: Community Support Worker

WHAT YOU NEED (QUALIFICATIONS):

• Maintain and utilize a current Standard First Aid and CPR level C
• Provide clear criminal record and child intervention checks.
• Post-secondary education in the human services, disabilities and rehabilitation fields is considered an asset.
• At least one year of experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Maintain a Class 5 driver’s License with a minimum of 1 million dollars Liability insurance.

WHY WORK FOR US? (WHAT WE OFFER):

• Competitive Rates: $20.18 – $22.23/ Hour
• RRSP plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation subject to increase in accordance with years of service.
• Group Insurance (Employee Benefits)
• Accruable Wellness Days/ sick days.
• Opportunity to pick up additional relief hours.
• A positive work environment where people can see the impact of the individuals we serve.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING? (JOB DUTIES):

• Use a wholistic approach to provide care, activities and intentional programming both in the home and the community that focus on enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure that individuals are engaged in community and recreational activities to the greatest extent possible.
• Administer medication and address individual health concerns ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Provide personal care including but not limited to bathing, toileting, catheter care, changing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
• Complete documentation and communicate effectively with the team.
• Assist with household tasks, light housekeeping and household maintenance.

For a detailed list of duties for this position, Please visit our website, https://ursa-rehab.com/

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency, URSA, has been a Calgary based non-profit agency that works to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in community settings. We continue to break down a multitude of barriers for these individuals and help them thrive in the community.

Given its continued growth, URSA is looking to add Community Rehabilitation Workers – Developmental Disabilities.

URSA is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage you to apply through Indeed with your cover letter and resume. Only candidates selected will be contacted.

Wage will be dependent on educational background and experience.

Flexibility is required as positions include daytime and evening availability.

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

Salary: $20.18-$22.23 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work weekends including Sunday?

Work Location: Calgary AB. (In person)

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

Pay: $20.18-$22.23 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have education or formal training in Human Services, Social Work, Disability Studies, Community Rehabilitation, Psychology, Health Care, or another related field?
• Are you able to work weekends including Sunday?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Disability Support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person