Posted 3 months ago
Direct Support Specialist - Cantonese Speaking
@ CBI Home Health
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
CBI Home Health is hiring a part-time Direct Support Specialist who is fluent in Cantonese to support adults, youth and children with disabilities. The work centres on person-centred planning, community inclusion, behaviour management and personal care. The posting offers a flexible schedule, a Group RRSP, extended medical and dental coverage, and paid training.
Responsibilities:
- Implement person-centred plans for adults, youth and children
- Support community inclusion and personal growth goals
- Minimize risks and refer complex situations
- Follow medical protocols and medication standing orders
- Support community access and participation
Requirements summary:
- Fluent in Cantonese
- Post-secondary education in human services
- Experience with autism, ADHD and behavioural challenges
- Calm demeanour and positive attitude
- Active Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
- Clear vulnerable sector check within 6 months, clear TB test
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | Cantonese |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid/CPR Level C, Vulnerable Sector Check, TB test |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Services |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training |
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CBI Home Health
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CBI Home Health provides meaningful home and community-based health care across Canada. Proudly part of CBI Health.
Full company description
CBI Home Health is where better begins. Every day, our 8,000+ compassionate caregivers deliver impactful care in homes and communities across the country. We support Canadians and caregivers with flexible, accessible healthcare services and innovative clinical programs that maximize independence, function and well-being. CBI Home Health has been helping Canadians achieve their healthcare goals for more than 50 years. We are one of Canada’s largest homecare and specialized community services provider, operating in more than 800 communities. Every day, we deliver quality care to thousands of Canadians while working with hospitals, governments, funders and other healthcare partners to shape the future of community healthcare.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,561
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 662
- Reported office locations
- Etobicoke, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- CBI Home Health
- Specialties
- Home Health
- Home Care
- Specialized Community Services
- Personal Care Services
- Community Care Services
- Nursing Services
- Dementia Care
- Homemaking & Home Support
- Remote Health Monitoring
- Pediatric Services
- In-Home Therapy Services
- Foot Care Services
- Client Directed Care
- and Respite Care
- 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.
CBI Home Health is where better begins. Every day, our 8,000+ compassionate caregivers deliver impactful care in homes and communities across the country. We support Canadians and caregivers with flexible, accessible healthcare services and innovative clinical programs that maximize independence, function and well-being. CBI Home Health has been helping Canadians achieve their healthcare goals for more than 50…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Etobicoke |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Specialties | Home HealthHome CareSpecialized Community ServicesPersonal Care ServicesCommunity Care ServicesNursing ServicesDementia CareHomemaking & Home SupportRemote Health MonitoringPediatric Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 177 |
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Why CBI Home Health?
We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.
Here’s a closer look at our total rewards and benefits.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Group RRSP, extended medical and dental coverage
- Employee Perks and Discount Programs through our partnership with Perkopolis
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career
What you will do
- Implement person-centered plans designed to support and assist adults, youth, and children with individual development, community disability/development, behaviour management and or personal care.
- Assist and support individuals to participate in a meaningful way in their personal life planning, in the identification of personal goals and aspirations, and in the definition and expansion of opportunities for personal growth and meaningful, valued roles within the community.
- Assist and support individuals in the establishment and maintenance of shared, respectful relationships within the community, with a view to meaningful participation and inclusion.
- Be aware of the individual's physical, social and recreational environments, take action to minimize risks and maximize participation/inclusion, and refer more complex situations to more experienced resources where appropriate.
- Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices, and operational protocols, this includes being aware of adhering to medical protocols and standing orders relative to medication and other remedies.
- Understand community issues and opportunities, and assist/support the individual with general access to and participation in the community.
What you will need to be successful
- Must be fluent in Cantonese
- Post secondary education in Human Services with preference given to individuals with some specialized training and/or has demonstrated successful experience in a relevant setting
- Experience working with clients who have challenging disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and behavioural issues
- A calm demeanor, as well as a positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation and involvement in the community
- Ability to meet conditions of employment including but not limited to:
- Active Standard First Aid/CPR Level C,
- Clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector Search completed within 6 months
- Clear TB testing completed within your Lifetime
Recruitment Technology Disclosure: We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.
CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.
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