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Floater Direct Support Professional

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: anewleaf.org
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 CAD Hourly CAD 15.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Floater 'Superimposed' Direct Support Professional - HTS

Full‑time, hourly rate $15.00/hour.
Up to $800 referral bonus.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated DSP to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of home settings. This floating DSP position requires the ability to travel between multiple homes while maintaining consistent hours and workdays. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, a strong work ethic, and commitment to fostering independence and community integration.

We have several shifts and schedules to meet your needs.

Shift Options
  • Days: 7am-7pm, 8am-8pm, 9am-9pm
  • Nights: 7pm-7am, 8pm-8am, 9pm-9am
  • Schedules:
    Sun/Mon/Tue and Thu/Fri/Sat
  • 12‑hour work shifts allow for full‑time work and up to 16 days off per month! You can have more than half the year off, but still work full‑time, or we allow and encourage you to pick up additional shifts.
About A New Leaf

Since A New Leaf was founded in 1979, our mission has been to provide job training, life skills and residential services to elevate confident independence and self‑sufficiency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.

Position Responsibilities

This position is a companion to individuals with developmental disabilities and assists them in acquiring daily living skills.

Responsibilities include:

  • Personal care and daily meal preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Daily activities and transportation
  • Continued focus on implementation of individualized objectives
Benefits
  • Premium pay on the weekend – equivalent to 1.5x your hourly rate!
  • Three‑day and four‑day workweeks available (lots of work/life balance)
  • Paid time off
  • Health, vision, dental, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance options
  • Matching 403(b)
  • Career advancement opportunities (we like to promote from within!)
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to drive, have and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
  • Must always have and maintain car insurance coverage.
  • American Sign Language (ASL) – preferred
  • Must be able to pass a state and federal background check.
  • Must maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
  • Physical capacities to bend, stoop, lift at least 40 pounds, and lift, transfer, and position individuals served.
  • Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, handle diverse personalities during difficult or sometimes stressful situations, and still complete job assignments.
  • Must be able to communicate orally, both over the phone and face‑to‑face.
  • Must be able to prepare and read written documentation and perform basic mathematical functions.
  • Must follow policy and procedures of A New Leaf, Inc.
  • Ensures all individuals served are safe in their environment and program participation.
  • Must fulfill all training and in‑service requirements necessary to work with individuals served within the timeframe required by A New Leaf, Inc. and the State of Oklahoma.
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