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Community Support Worker bei CarePros

CarePros · Edmonton, Kanada · Onsite

39.000,00 CA$  -  47.403,00 CA$

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CSW (Community Support Worker)


Location: Edmonton and surrounding area


CarePros is growing and we're excited to launch a new Community Support Program in Edmonton!

 

We are now looking for Community Support Workers in Edmonton, Alberta, to join our Community Support Program! You’ll walk alongside adults with developmental disabilities in a home setting, while assisting with daily routines, sharing positive coping strategies, and building strong relationships. Your focus is helping them to live as independently as possible, connect with community, and strengthening social and personal skills.

 

Available Schedules: 

  • Day (7:30am - 3:30pm) 6 days on, 3 days off
  • Evening (3:00pm - 11:00pm) 6 days on, 3 days off 
  • Overnight Awake (10:30pm - 8:00am) 6 days on, 3 days off 
  • Temporary Casual (minimum three shifts per month) 

 

Before you read on…

  • This is not just another job in your calendar
  • This is a career where a person's trust, joy, and sense of safety depend on you showing up and being fully present
  • If you can't wait to laugh, maintain healthy boundaries, and be a steady, caring presence through the good days and the bad, this if for you

 

Why Your Transparency Matters

Our goal is to provide excellence in service for the individuals we care for and build a team with the comfort, knowledge, and skills to truly make a difference. 


This work will test your patience, stretch your creativity, and demand your accountability. It will give you the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of those who need you most. 


By encouraging personal growth, you will help hone life skills all while ensuring safety, dignity, and respect.


What Success Looks Like

  • The person you support smiles knowing that you genuinely care about them
  • You help them navigate complex situations with patience, empathy, and consistency
  • You see new and improved skills being developed within their daily routine

 

A Day in the Life

  • Support them to achieve 2-3 Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals per care plan cycle while documenting progress
  • Build meaningful relationships through professional companionship and emotional support
  • Coach individuals and encourage healthy routines and physical activity
  • Teach important life skills (meal planning and preparation, personal hygiene, household management)
  • Model positive interactions and support with appointments, errands, and outings
  • Transport to and attend appointments and community or cultural activities
  • Follow client care plans in collaboration with your Program Supervisor
  • Complete documentation of activities, progress, and observations
  • Assist with general household duties and maintaining a supportive home environment


What You Bring To The Table 

  • Direct experience working with persons with developmental disabilities in home-based or community support settings
  • Knowledge of disability support, Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) standards, and Community Disability Services (CDS) sector guidelines
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
  • Understanding and practice of person-centered, strengths-based care
  • Diploma or Degree in Disability Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Community Rehabilitation, or related field (asset)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with technology and documentation


Compliance Regulated Requirements

  • An active Alberta Class 5 Driver's License
  • A clear Alberta 10-year Driver's Abstract (10 years driving experience is not required)
  • A current Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C (Canadian Provider in person, or blended online/in-person)
  • $2 Million Alberta Auto Insurance Liability coverage
  • Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check obtained in last 5 months
  • Clear Intervention Record Check obtained from Children Services in last 5 months


Regulated Physical Requirements

To perform this role, you must be able to:

  • Walk and stand for extended periods, including long distances
  • Bend, kneel, crouch, and maintain balance to prevent falls
  • Work in varied environments, including outdoor and seasonal conditions
  • Lift, push, or pull up to 10 lbs occasionally; reach overhead and outward
  • Perform fine motor tasks (typing, grasping, holding) and repetitive movements
  • Communicate verbally and maintain physical stamina for both short and long durations


The PERKS!

  • Career growth opportunities in a growing, award-winning organization
  • Innovative technology to assist in your daily routine of providing care
  • Mobile App. access technology
  • Cornell University TCI Training (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • A collaborative and diverse organization supporting you, so you never feel alone!

 

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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