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Disability Assistant Jobs in Edmonton, AB (NOW HIRING)

You as an Assistant Project Manager will: * Prepare and analyze financial data ensuring positive ... Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when ...

COSMOPROF CANADA ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER At CosmoProf Canada, we dedicate ourselves to licensed ... sex, disability, or any other category under applicable law. Sally Beauty, Inc. is an Equal ...

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Reporting to the Conference Services Supervisor, the Facility Assistant (FA) is responsible for ... disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those ...

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The Assistant Manager supports the General Manager in leading daily operations while ensuring ... or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal ...

(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant

Saint Albert, AB · On-site

CA$17.60 - CA$23.10/hr

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Disability Assistant information

What is a disability assistant?

A Disability Assistant provides support to individuals with disabilities, helping them with daily activities, mobility, communication, and personal care. They may work in homes, schools, workplaces, or healthcare settings to ensure clients have the assistance needed to live independently and comfortably. Responsibilities can include assisting with medical appointments, household tasks, and social interactions. This role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

What does a disability assistant do?

A typical day for a Disability Assistant often involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as mobility, hygiene, meal preparation, and participating in community activities. You may also help implement individual care plans, document progress, and communicate observations to healthcare professionals or family members. Disability Assistants frequently collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and family caregivers to provide holistic support tailored to each client’s needs. This teamwork ensures a safe, supportive environment where clients can maintain as much independence as possible while achieving their personal goals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a disability assistant?

To thrive as a Disability Assistant, you need knowledge of disability support practices, personal care techniques, and basic first aid, often complemented by a relevant certification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. Familiarity with assistive technology, mobility aids, and documentation or case management systems is also valuable. Key soft skills include patience, empathy, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to individuals’ specific needs. These skills are essential for providing effective, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in various care settings.

What qualifications do you need to work with people with disabilities?

Disability Assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant training or certification in caregiving, first aid, or disability support. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also important qualifications for this role.

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Assistant Project Manager

Ellisdon

Edmonton, AB • On-site

Full-time

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is - there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.


Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.


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*The successful candidate's project assignment will be located in Cold Lake, AB.

You as an Assistant Project Manager will:

  • Prepare and analyze financial data ensuring positive cash flow for project

  • Provide technical engineering information to employees and subcontractors to ensure project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions

  • Assist in plan and specification analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction

  • Assist in evaluation and solution of potential field problems and report them to the Project Manager

  • Understand and perform document control functions, including tracking and creating of RFI's, transmitting and tracking of submittals, compose agreements and maintain project expediting list

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have a construction related degree/diploma and three to five years of construction experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience

  • Working knowledge of scheduling, project management and contract software

  • Ability to support the project team and helping to solve construction issues in time sensitive situations

  • Experience in residential, commercial and institutional experience is a must

  • Position located Cold Lake, AB (onsite)

  • Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven't already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

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