Community Support Worker

Job Summary
We are hiring compassionate, caring people who are skilled and like to have fun supporting our program Participants in a variety of community social, recreational, educational, volunteer, and employment activities. The ideal candidate will be:

• Reliable
• Friendly
• Warm
• A team player
• Self-directed
• Consistent
• Be prepared to actively participate in activities with Participants

Responsibilities

• Support program Participants with their community inclusion activities in a safe and understanding environment.
• Be prepared to have fun at dance parties, picnics and experiencing nature.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including lifting when necessary.
• Help maintain a clean and organized program space for Participants.
• Collaborate with home share providers and family members to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Document client progress and report any changes in behavior or health status.
• Driving our vans to take Participants to community activities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education
• Related Community Support certification or an equivalent combination of skills and experience
• Experience in personal care and seizure disorders
• Experience working with individual support plans is an asset
• Experience with non-verbal communication is an asset
• Class 5 Drivers License is required
• Current First Aid with AED
• FOODSAFE
• FOIPPA, and CLBC Privacy Training are required and can be acquired during the hiring process
• Criminal Records clearance for working with vulnerable adults
• Moderate computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

Join our team as a Community Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.60-$25.05 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Community Support Human Services or Educational Assistant Certificate?

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person