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Direct Support Professional
Now Hiring!
Southwest Homes, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our Adult Group Homes. We are looking for kind, capable people who want to help build a community where all people are valued and treated with respect, dignity, choice, and independence.
Southwest Homes supports and empowers people living with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to achieve their goals and be valued members of the community. The work involves assisting participants in a residential and/or community program settings with planning, leisure activities, community engagement, and also helping with administrative support. Team members working in residential program settings also assist participants with personal care.
We offer:
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Continuous paid training and learning opportunities
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Positive, person-centered work environment
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Benefits & Pension package for eligible employees
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Employee Assistant Program
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Unionized workplace
Requirements:
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Able to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with program participants, and other team members
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Strong teamwork skills, and excellent communication
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Valid First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to complete within 6 months
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Must have a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License/Novice 2
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Submission of a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon hiring
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Able to stand for several hours, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs
Pay: $17.51-$19.34 per hour
Benefits:
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Casual dress
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Dental care
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Employee assistance program
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Extended health care
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Paid time off
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Vision care
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 306.773.7765 ext. 228. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@southwesthomes.ca