Job Overview

Location: Fraser St. & King Edward, Vancouver

Experienced caregiver / support worker required for full-time position in a great 24/7 Program providing care for a 37-year-old man with epilepsy and physical / developmental disabilities.

The supported individual:

- lives in his own suite in the family home
- is dependent in all areas of daily living and is non-verbal
- enjoys being physically active and out in the community almost every day
- enjoys visiting friends, going to music therapy, participating in community center activities, going for walks in the neighborhood, book reading, playing on his swing.

The successful Candidate will:

- Be an experienced caregiver who lives within 20-30 minutes of work location
- Hold skills / some experience in management or leadership / teaching
- Receive Program-specific training
- Speak, understand, read and write English
- Be available to work any of the 3 Program shifts:

Days (07:00-15:00) Evenings (15:00-23:00)

Awake Overnights (23:00-07:00)

- Have the opportunity for career advancement, applying for Team Lead Position post Probation

Responsibilities:

- Works on-site and in community supporting the individual




- Develop expertise in use of client’s individualized communication system
- Knowledgeable re: client’s needs, assisting with Team training and oversight
- Provides 1:1 personal care as required (ie: bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, eating)
- Supports client to be physically active and engaged during home and community activities
- Provides seizure management
- Medication Administration

Qualifications:

- At least 1 year full time caregiving experience (including personal care) is required
- Some management, leadership and/or teaching experience a great asset
- Experience in health care an asset
- Musical ability an asset
- Swimming / basketball an asset

The employee hired for this position will receive training in seizure and dysphagia management, mobility assistance and support skills to ensure the client has a fulfilling life both at home and in the community.

Compensation:

Starting wage : $25.95 - $30

(wage range negotiable depending on education and experience)

Pay: $25.95-$30.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Support Worker (Vancouver)
🏢 JnB Homecare Services
📍 Vancouver