Community Support Worker

L'Arche Canada Inc. • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities (core members) in our communities. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging. We are looking to welcome a Community Support Worker. This is a temporary 8-week position (35 hours per week). It's a good fit for applicants looking for experience supporting people with developmental disabilities in a group home.

Requirements

• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities in a group home.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful and mutual relationships with Core Members (e.g., listening with empathy, providing emotional support and encouragement, sharing stories and activities together).
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive home atmosphere that reflects the personality and preferences of all house members.
• Encourage active participation in the home and community.
• Maintain accurate documentation in all areas as directed: financial, medical, log notes, medication, incident reports, assessments, etc.
• Observe and report changes in health, behaviors, and well-being.
• Respond to emergencies and provide First Aid when needed.
• Provide respectful assistance with all aspects of daily living: hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, mobility, etc.
• Support meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and safe food handling.
• Assist Core Members with money management, appointments, transportation, and household chores.
• Assist in maintaining the physical home, vehicle, and equipment, including cleaning and housekeeping tasks, seasonal yard care, minor repairs, etc.
• Accompany Core Members on outings including places of worship, social and recreational, shopping, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed