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Direct Support Professional
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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.
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To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@southwesthomes.ca
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