Sector: Health care and social assistance

Posting Date: August 20, 2026

Closing Date: Sep 19, 2026

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Hours Per Week: 10-15 hours per week. The schedule will vary depending on participant needs.

Salary Or Wage: Grid Level 3 ($23.04-$26.39)

Job Type: Part Time

List of Requirements
Qualifications

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

The use of a safe, well-maintained personal vehicle with appropriate insurance

Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of three months of recent related experience

Requirements for Hiring and Ongoing Employment

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (to be renewed every 5 years)

A valid WorkSafeBC-approved first aid certificate (to be renewed every 3 years)

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

The use of a safe, well-maintained personal vehicle with appropriate insurance

Satisfactory ICBC driver’s abstract (personal driving record)

Required Abilities

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to establish respectful relationships with older adults while maintaining professional boundaries.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately to participant concerns.

Ability to organize work and complete approved tasks within scheduled service times.

Knowledge of safe cleaning practices, products, chemicals and equipment.

Ability to recognize and report safety, wellness and maintenance concerns.

Ability to complete basic electronic documentation and use email, telephone,



text messaging and word-processing tools.

Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and participate in required meetings and training.

List of Duties
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Creates a warm and friendly atmosphere in participants’ homes.

Provides social connection and supportive listening while maintaining qualified boundaries.

Performs approved housekeeping tasks in participants’ homes, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning and disinfecting kitchens and washrooms, wiping appliances and surfaces.

Maintains awareness of participant safety and well-being and reports concerns appropriately.

Refers participants to other inclusion Powell River seniors’ services, as appropriate.

Launders participant clothing only when the service has been requested and approved by the manager.

Completes required documentation, including contact notes for exceptional circumstances, incident reports, task records and kilometers tracking.

Checks work-related email, texts and voicemail regularly.
Ensures required cleaning supplies are adequately stocked, and that equipment is safe and in good working condition.

Permanent-Part-Time Position

This position is open to all applicants.

This position requires union membership.

Portability is available for Unionized employees from similar organizations.

Any Employees on Recall applying for this position will be considered in accordance with the Collective Agreement Language. Article 13.5 Recall.

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