As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating secure, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose The Opportunity

Location

PPDD The Greens, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time 1.0 FTE

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 0700-1500 Hrs/1400-2200 Hrs

Start Date

October 13, 2026

Wages

$ 17.13 – $ 23.00

Employee Group

AUPE

Reporting to the Team Coordinator, PPDD, the Community Service Worker provides direct care and support to the individuals that receive funding through Disability Services/PDD in community settings within the Shared Living and Supportive Independent Living models. The supports provided promote well-being, independence, and community connectedness while assisting individuals to achieve goals and meet their personal outcomes.

Community Service Workers are required to provide physical, emotional, and/or behavioral support to persons with developmental disabilities in all areas of daily living, recreation/leisure activities and community inclusion. Client support includes personal care, lifting and transferring, behavioral intervention, assistance with meal preparation, and housekeeping activities. Community access will be required which will include swimming with clients.

previous experience supporting persons with disabilities behavioural experience and ability to implement behavioural programs personal care experience and /or education previous community inclusion experience and knowledge of community resources strong verbal and written communication skills computer skills required ability to perform lifts and transfers per job requirements





Educational and other Qualifications

Rehabilitation Practitioner Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comfortable using a computer including email and internet

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner

Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external customers

Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally

Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth

Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate individual/resident needs

Work Experience

Front line experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Establishes and develops trusting and respectful relationship with the individuals receiving service

Provides direct care and support based on individual’s needs such as: personal care, CPI, medication assistance

Responsible for the day-to-day operations such as cleaning, grocery shopping, menu planning Ensures proper nutrition, manages materials and supplies, ensuring effective stewardship of financial and material resources

Promotes an environment through role modeling that allows for choice, independence, skill development, and self-reliance for individuals/residents

Implements behavioral management processes and completes accurate documentation

Ensures the site is safe by implementing GSS safety administration practices,



including but not limited to: fire drills, site maintenance, and completing documentation

Ensures all documentation processes are completed

Fosters and maintains open and receptive lines of communication with individuals/residents and their families/guardians, GSS, other service providers, and community professionals

Responsible for completion and verification of personal timesheets

Willingness to participate in committee and team meetings

Responsible for complete and thorough orientation for new employees in the absence of a Team Coordinator

Welcomes and introduces new individuals/residents into GSS services

Demonstrates dependability by reporting to work on time and as scheduled

Maintains a high standard of cleanliness, keeping the work environment consistently tidy

Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures

Ensures an environment and resources which nurture spirituality

Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Valid First Aid and CPR Certification A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date: October 2, 2026at 1500 hrs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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