03 Oct
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The Good Samaritan Society
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Edmonton
03 Oct
The Good Samaritan Society
Edmonton
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 safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose Employment Type Permanent Full Time 1.0 FTE Hours of Work Monday to Friday 0700-1500 Hrs/1400-2200 Hrs 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 personal care experience and /or education previous community inclusion experience and knowledge of community resources computer skills required Comfortable using a computer including email and internet Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external customers Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate individual/resident needs Work Experience Front line experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities 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 setting through role modeling that allows for choice, independence, skill development, and self-reliance for individuals/residents Ensures the site is safe by implementing GSS safety administration practices, including but not limited to: fire drills, site maintenance, and completing documentation 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 Welcomes and introduces new individuals/residents into GSS services Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures 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.
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. #
📌 Caseworker (Full Time) (Edmonton)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Edmonton