Employment Opportunity

Home Providers - Wheel Chair Accessible

YWCA Edmonton Disability Services is recruiting for home providers with Wheel Chair Accessible homes to support individuals with a disabilities for weekends or on a 24/7 basis. Successful home providers would have an adult or child live in their own home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment to an individual
• Meet the needs of the individual including proper nutrition according to the Canada Food Guide
• Provide an individual with support in personal care, behaviour management, and skill development as necessary
• Assist individual to access recreational activities within their community
• Assist individual with g-tube feeding, and medication administration as necessary
• Schedule and attend medical appointments with the individual as necessary
• Complete and provide records and documentation in a timely fashion
• Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator and YWCA Disability Service staff as required

Qualifications:

• Wheel Chair Accessible home a must
• A home that meets program’s and individual’s needs
• Experience supporting individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities
• Experience supporting individuals with all aspects of community inclusion
• Knowledge of community resources
• First Aid (Child and Adult) with CPR
• Completed a Criminal Record check and Child Intervention Check within 6 months
• Attend Behaviour Management, Abuse Protocol, and Medication Administration Training
• A driver’s license and vehicle would be an asset

How to apply:
Please submit all resumes to the Recruitment Coordinator.

Please don’t respond if you don’t have a Wheel Chair Accessible home.