Home Supervisor

• Additional shifts are available for pick-up outside of regularly scheduled rotation

Location:Parkland County and Surrounding Area (located 20 minutes outside of Edmonton)

Join our distinguished team at I Have a Chance Support Services Ltd. (IHACSS) and play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.

We are dedicated to empowering individuals in our care facing mental illness and disabilities.

We are seeking caregivers who are enthusiastic about facilitating personal growth and proving a high quality of care by supporting recreation, meal planning and preparation, transportation and other daily living activities that encourage growth and wellness to our individuals.

IHACSS is an accredited community-based organization that provides supported living to individuals with disabilities and complex needs. We strive to support and encourage people en-route to independence:

• to enhance their abilities and facilitate personal growth
• to achieve a sense of pride and accomplishment, and
• to enhance well-being and quality of life.

By listening, respecting, believing, and empowering, we can help individuals to achieve their goals anddreams. One step at a time.

As a Support Home Worker, you will assist individuals with disabilities and complex needs in achieving their goals in areas such as home living, life skills, daily activities, and community involvement. You will be a positive role model, ensuring a high standard of care while fostering dignity, inclusion, and personal success.

You will provide both direct care and leadership support by guiding individuals and employees in the home, maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting crisis situations, and encouraging independence and life skill development.

Engaging with therapeutic relationship building with individuals

• Attending community events daily
• Creating daily recreational opportunities both inside the home and outside
• Engaging in conversations and providing recreational role modelling
• Attend the Day Options Program (Mon-Fri) with the individual in care
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant community resources and support
• Actively connect clients with internal and external community support
• Create inclusive, safe and therapeutic relationships

Role-modeling and supporting daily living skills

• Meal planning and preparation in accordance with the house meal plan and individual in care choice
• Participating in household meals
• Role-modelling and actively engaging in cooking, cleaning and laundry
• Promoting personal care and hygiene
• Serve as an advocate for individuals in care
• Attend all medical and wellness appointments with individuals in care and advocate on their behalf as required

Protect and educate individuals in care rights and behaviour support

• Foster understanding of personal rights and encourage responsible behavior
• Empower individuals to recognize and report unsafe situations
• Facilitate coping strategies and approved behaviour interventions
• Maintain professional boundaries built on respect and integrity
• Manage crisis situations and conflict resolution
• Respond appropriately to intense and unpredictable situations
• Provide support to clients at risk, including those who may display challenging behaviors such as verbal aggression or discriminatory remarks
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting
• Provide crisis support and intervention to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm

• Support Individuals in Care Programs and Wellness
• Maintain respectful, professional relationships with individuals in care
• Encourage and support success in Individualized Care Plans (ICP)
• Assist with daily living activities: meal planning/preparation, cleaning, personal care, transportation, laundry
• Promote wellness, independence, and self-care
• Attend and support individuals during appointments and community activities
• Support spiritual, cultural, and personal beliefs and practices
• Educate and support individuals in understanding their rights, responsibilities, and behavioral impacts
• Administer prescribed medications in accordance with IHACSS policy
• Facilitate daily schedules and in-home activities
• Promote inclusion…