Disability Support Worker

The Organization:

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.

The Position:

In support of the Vision, Mission and Values of LutherCare Communities, we are seeking Disability Support Workers to join our team. Applicants will be responsible for the personal care and safety of group home residents with cognitive and/or physical disabilities who have high medical needs. Disability Support Workers are responsible for implementing individual care plans and ensuring a high quality of life for all residents. Duties and Responsibilities of Disability Support Workers include three main areas:

• Resident Care – Could include providing medical, physical and personal support such as personal care, medication administration, tube feeds, respiratory therapy, and other duties
• Resident Programming – Could include the facilitation of resident daily living activities and participation in the community
• Home Maintenance – Could includes housekeeping, laundry and the preparation of meals and snacks

The Applicants:

Applicants would qualify for this position through the completion of post-secondary education in a related discipline (ie: Disability Support Worker, Continuing Care Assistant etc.) with a minimum of one year experience working with cognitively and/or physically disabled adults with high medical needs. Applicants must be comfortable in providing medical support as required. Sign language is desirable. Applicants must be available to work shifts that include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to interpret, read, write and speak English fluently.

The below mentioned certifications would be an asset.

• TLR (Transfer, Lifting & Repositioning)
• PART (Professional Assault Response Training)
• First Aid and CPR
• Food Safe
• Personal Support Worker course.

We believe in the power of diversity and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check including the vulnerable sector search prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for all.