Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our caring, collaborative team at Bonaventure Support Services as a Health Care Support Worker in Parksville, BC!
JobTitle: Health Care Support Worker
Location: Parksville,BC
PositionType: TemporaryFull time hourly - (36 hours)
Schedule: Thursday & Friday (8am-8pm) Saturday & Sunday (4 pm- 10 pm)
Wage: $25.14 - $28.73 per hour
Why Join Us? Bonaventure Support Services is avalues-driven agency supporting children, youth, and adults with diverseabilities across Vancouver Island. We take a person-centered, dignity-focusedapproach, emphasizing inclusion, safety, and meaningful participation incommunity life. Our compassionate, collaborative culture ensures that bothemployees and the individuals we support can grow and thrive together.
At Bonaventure, we believe everyone deserves dignity, inclusion, and opportunities to thrive—both the people we support and our team members.
In partnership with the Ministryof Children and Family Development (MCFD), we are expanding our specializedgroup home in Parksville to support individuals with limited mobility. We’reseeking Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) to provide compassionate,high-quality care in a homelike setting—helping people live with dignity andindependence while creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy.
The Role As a Health Care Support Worker,you’ll work directly in a live-in group home setting, supporting individualswith limited mobility in both their daily care and community participation.
Guided by the Program Manager and working closely with a strong team, you will:
Provide personal care, lifts, transfers, and health support for individuals with mobility needs
Operate an adapted wheelchair-accessible van for safe community access




Support individuals with daily living activities, recreation, and skill development
Safely administer, monitor, and record medications according to established protocols
Apply positive behavioural intervention strategies, recognizing behaviour as communication
Respond to challenging situations using crisis intervention and risk management strategies
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home workplace, reporting safety issues promptly
Build strong, respectful relationships with supported individuals, families, and colleagues
This role requires a balance of compassion, clinical skill, and professionalism. You will be a steady presence in the home, helping individuals feel safe, empowered, and cared for.
What you bring Preferred formal education(Diploma or Degree, CSW, RCA, SIVA etc.) and/or work experience with persons with diverse-abilities and/or other relevant experience.
Excellent interpersonal behaviour andcommunication skills.
A genuine desire and ability to support individuals with diverse-abilities, promoting dignity, independence, individuality.
Ability to work independently in a highstress environment.
Must be in good health with the physicalability to carry out the duties of the position and shift responsibilities.
Requirements Valid BC Driver's License, and willingness to obtain a Class 4 within three months.
RCMP Criminal Record Check & MCFDHub Screening (employer facilitated).
First Aid and CPR, Food Safe Level 1.
3 References (including one from yourmost recent employer).
Immunization record, TB Screen, and Physician's Declaration.

What We Offer Progressive vacation entitlement, starting at 2 weeks.
RRSP contribution program
Extended health, dental, and lifeinsurance coverage.
Ongoing training and professionaldevelopment opportunities.
Employee &Family; Assistance Program (EFAP)

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