Developmental Services Worker (DSW)/Complex Care Worker #1391

Developmental Services Worker (DSW)/Complex Care Worker

Independent Contractor

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Our Purpose

At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.

Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!

Developmental Services Worker (DSW)/Complex Care Worker #1391

Our clients are remarkable individuals seeking individualized support at home and in the community. They may be living with developmental disabilities, complex medical needs, behavioural challenges, the impacts of trauma, or other circumstances that affect their daily functioning, independence, and participation in everyday life.

As a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) – Complex Care, you will provide one-to-one support based on each client's unique needs, abilities, goals, and care plan. Support may include:

• Assistance in fun and leisure outings! 
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
• Ensuring client safety while participating in community and home based activities.
• Redirecting, behaviour management and elopement concerns.
• Engaging the client in functional activities in community and home based activities.
• Other care tasks include: organization, meal preparation, transportation, emotional support, hygiene care/support, and other daily tasks.

Every client and position is unique. Some clients may require primarily developmental and community-based support, while others may have more complex behavioural, personal care, medical, or safety needs. Your role is to meet each person where they are and provide respectful, consistent, and person-centred support that helps them participate as fully and independently as possible in their daily lives.

You would be a great fit with Spark if you are compassionate, dependable, organized, confident working independently, and comfortable adapting your approach to the needs of the individual you are supporting. Above all, we are looking for people who genuinely care about the wellbeing, dignity, safety, and goals of the people they support.

Requirements:

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Smartphone with a data plan
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months

Assets:

• University and/or College education in a related field
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, complex care needs, behavioural challenges, or mental health needs
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), CPI, or similar training
• Valid G class driver's licence with access to a reliable vehicle

Hours:
One shift weekly for 7 or 8 hours each shift

Caregiver has full autonomy in organizing and managing their schedule and availability based on client matches.

Rate of Pay:
$28/hour

Why Join Spark Lifecare?

Flexible caseload and schedule: Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Access to mentorship and resources: At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at:

Reward programs: Earn rewards for referring new team members and helping us grow our talented team.

Inclusivity: Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive. We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process.

Accommodations: Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at Show email

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.

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