Aide, Resident Services Government of Saskatchewan

About Us

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan.

Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.

We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self‑sufficient to the best of their abilities.

Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.

Term Full‑Time Position – 1 Year

To start as soon as possible.

Disability Programs, Crisis and Respite Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. Your work will promote and support individuals to achieve the highest quality of life possible with full participation and presence in their community.

In this role, you will focus on creating positive, engaging experiences and be accountable to the individual’s receiving services. We are seeking a caring and empathetic person who welcomes challenges, is proactive, loves to learn, embraces change, has a strong work ethic, and enjoys variety in their work while making positive meaningful changes in peoples’ lives.

This appointment is located at Southwood Home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The program offers transitional housing support and planned respite services. The purpose of respite is to maintain the health and well‑being of the individual, their care provider and/or family by providing temporary support. Transitional housing provides a temporary support for those with immediate housing needs and a safe place where individuals continue to build on their strengths.

In this role, you will support individuals and provide quality person‑centered services. Your hands‑on work and engagement with the individual is conducted in a learning and supportive manner and utilizes your effective communication, positive role modeling, patience, adaptability, leadership, and organization to assist in completing the following responsibilities:

• Apply standard safety precautions and practices according to established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislation.
• Work both independently and as a team player to co‑operatively accomplish program objectives/goals and create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Anticipate, recognize, and react to conflict situations by exercising sound judgement and resolution; be highly motivated, organized, flexible, and adaptable to work in a challenging environment.
• Assist with all activities of daily living and life skills.

Knowledge for this position will be gained through experience on the job. However, previous experience working with individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities and/or completion of a Special Care Aide Program would be considered an asset. This position may be exposed to risk of violent situations. Some travel may be necessary.

Disability Program, Crisis and Respite Services value their employees and the work they do. To assist them we provide thorough onboarding that includes safety training required for the position.

Our choice candidate is a positive, patient, client focused, non‑judgmental, understanding, and an empathetic individual who celebrates diverse opinions, lifestyles and behaviours and strives to help and support all for their betterment.

This is a shift work position in a program that provides person‑centred care 24 hours/day; 7 days/week. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle supplied by the Ministry.

Please note, due to the nature of the position…