Posted 13 months ago
Calgary - Relief Community Services
@ Excel Society
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Excel Society is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals in Calgary to support adults with disabilities and complex needs in their daily lives. The work includes personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, household duties and documentation. The posting describes the employer's training and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Support clients toward individual support plan goals
- Administer medications using the Catalyst system
- Provide personal care and hygiene assistance
- Prepare and document meals and snacks
- Perform daily and weekly household duties
Requirements summary:
- Previous experience in disability or human services
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Caring, reliable, person-centered approach
- Willingness to follow policies and support plans
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Excel Society
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Full company description
Serving vulnerable Albertans since 1964, the Excel Society is a non-profit organization that houses, supports, and enriches the lives of people with disabilities and complex mental health needs in both Edmonton and Calgary. Our vision is Enriching Lives by Enabling Potential. This means working with each client to improve their lives by helping them expand their capabilities and skills. We work with clients using a Person Centred Care Model that creates a unique care plan for each individual. With over 700 staff, trained to help vulnerable clients we are aware of the issues and concerns you might have and are here to help. The disabled are active members of our community and we are always seeking new ways to assist in their quality of life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 851
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 252
- Reported office locations
- Suite 500, 9707 110 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L9, CA
- Suite 316, 1212 31 Avenue NE, Deerfoot Junction 3, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7S8, CA
- Business categories
- Communities
- Consulting
- Non Profit
- Wellness
- Other recorded names
- Excel Society
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Serving vulnerable Albertans since 1964, the Excel Society is a non-profit organization that houses, supports, and enriches the lives of people with disabilities and complex mental health needs in both Edmonton and Calgary. Our vision is Enriching Lives by Enabling Potential. This means working with each client to improve their lives by helping them expand their capabilities and skills. We work with clients using a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 66 |
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centered environment where every day brings meaningful connections and purpose?
At the Excel Society, we are committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex needs. We are currently seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professional to join our team!
🔍 What You’ll Do:
- Daily supporting clients to work towards their Individual Support Plan - client goals and identified measurable outcomes.
- Using Catalyst system while administering medications to clients on time and checking/receiving medication that arrive while on shift.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for clients.
- Making Guardians feel welcome into the client’s residences and communicating/interacting with guardians of clients as directed by the site supervisor.
- Supporting client’s care needs such as: hygiene, dressing, making beds, toileting, etc.
- Assisting and monitoring clients through the entire shift.
- Completing, reading, and maintaining all required documentation.
- Planning for, preparing, and documenting meals and snacks for clients.
- Performing daily and weekly household duties such as: dusting, washing walls, vacuuming, cleaning, laundry, washing windows, shovelling snow, cleaning bathrooms, washing dishes, etc. ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for clients.
✅ What You Bring:
- A caring, reliable, and person-centered approach
- Strong communication skills needed
- Willingness to follow established policies, procedures, and support plans
- Basic computer skills are required
- Previous experience in disability services or human services is needed
💙 Why Join Excel Society?
- Supportive and inclusive work culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Meaningful work that makes a daily difference
- Opportunities to grow your career in a respected, community-focused organization
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