Alberta Direct support specialist Jobs – 7 Openings This Week

Direct Support Specialist Calgary
CBI Home Health —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Direct Support Specialist Edmonton
CBI Home Health —Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Direct Support Specialist - Cantonese Speaking
CBI Home Health —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist I
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association —Edmonton, AB
- $19.40–$20.39 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
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Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist (In-Home)
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association —Edmonton, AB
- $20.39–$21.42 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
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Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist II (In-Home)
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association —Edmonton, AB
- $22.30–$23.44 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
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Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association —St. Albert, AB
- $19.40–$23.44 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Support Specialist Calgary

CBI Home Health -
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Part-time

Qualifications

Record keeping
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
CPR Certification
Medication administration
Home care
First Aid Certification
Decision making
Organizational skills
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Communication skills

Full job description

CBI Home Health supports people at home and in the community. We are one of Canada’s leading specialized community services, home and integrated care providers, operating in more than 800 communities across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the right care at the right time, helping people live safely, independently, and with dignity. Come find out why we have been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row. Learn more at cbihomehealth.ca (http://www.cbihomehealth.ca/).

Why CBI Home Health?

We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.

Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Direct Support Specialists will be responsible for maintaining and promoting physical care to include, menu planning and preparation, medication administration, personal care, activities of daily living, day-to-day house management, record keeping, etc.

The Direct Support Specialists will support individuals by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and the community to ensure that their comfort, safety, and health requirements are being met. The Direct Support Specialists will also encourage individuals to develop individual skills, talents and abilities so that they may have maximum control over their own life.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you need to be successful:

Experience/knowledge of working with adult clients with intellectual and mental disabilities.

Experience working with clients who have challenging disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and behavioural issues

Experience/knowledge of working with clients with alcohol and drug dependencies.
Must have a valid certification in emergency first Aid and CPR.
Required to have a clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector
Minimum Grade Twelve education, preferably post-secondary, Developmental Service Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide certification or a combination of related education/experience.
Good communication skills (both verbal and oral), organizational skills, the ability to work effectively within a team environment, sound decision making abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.

A calm demeanor, as well as a positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation and involvement in the community
Ability to meet conditions of employment including but not limited to: active Standard First Aid/CPR Level C, Immunizations: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hep B, Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella along with clear TB testing, a clear Security Clearance including Vulnerable Records check and Intervention Records Check

What CBI Home Health offers you

Continuous learning and skills development, including management opportunities
Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits including group health, dental and vision benefits, provided you are working a minimum of 25 hours per week
Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

About CBI Home Health:

Recruitment Technology Disclosure: We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.

CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Vulnerable Sector Screen
First Aid and CPR
1 Step TB Test

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Direct Support Specialist - Cantonese Speaking

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Respite/Disability Worker - Community Specialist II (In-Home)

Respite/ Disability Worker - Community Specialist

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