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Wheelchair Accessible Respite Home

Posted December 23, 2024

Job Position

CPLF is on the lookout for a wheelchair accessible home in Calgary. If you’re all about making a positive impact in the community, we want to hear from you!

Job Details

Location: In-person

Employment Type: Contract

About CPLF

Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation (CPLF) is a charitable organization supporting people with disabilities at work, at home, and in the community. Since our establishment in 1989, we’ve been committed to creating an inclusive community where individuals with disabilities achieve independence, fulfillment, and autonomy.

Job Description

This position is in the applicants home, not in the clients home. The home must have lifts and transfers to be wheelchair accessible, must not have children, and have minimal noise as client is affected by noise. The ideal candidate:

Will be responsible to assist the individual with home living activities, administering medication and ensuring the safety and wellness of the individual. The Respite Support Home provider will be required to support her with feeding, bathing, and toileting.
Is required to provide companionship as well as promote community inclusion.
Will maintain the home and the individual’s living space and provide healthy meals that are accommodated to his disability.
Should have experience in working with medically complex needs individuals
Should be fluent in English and able to complete detailed forms/documentation

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the activities as outlined in the Individual Service Plan. Read, understand and implement the expectations outlined in the individual’s Support plan and support protocols.
Closely follow agency Philosophy and Values in all aspects of service delivery.
Attend monthly support team meetings, bringing forward information or concerns regarding the individual’s service.
Keep logs and provide documentation as required by the Agency.
Assist with and/or accompany the individual to appointments as required.
Ensure that the individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
Assist the individual in any area they may require assistance in.
Any other duties relevant to the position and individual’s needs as may be required.
Ability to work with the support team of people who will be working with the client.

Qualifications and Requirements

Police Clearance
Standard First Aid Certificate
Written References
Secondary School (preferred)
Class 5 Licence (required)
The contractor will be responsible for paid- training*
The contractor must obtain GCL license*

The Support Home Should:

Be wheel chair accessible.
Have minimal noise in the Home as client is affected by noise.
Home does not have children

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. You will also be required to submit a Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to beginning employment.