JOB POSTINGPOSTING NUMBER:2026-006POSITION:Personal Support Worker (Care Aide), Temporary Part-Time (until return of incumbent)UNION:HEU – MPA CertificationPROGRAM:162 Main Street, VancouverSALARY RANGE:Grid 34: $31.56 – $33.28HOURS OF PAY:23 hours per weekSCHEDULE:Saturday and Sunday: 1900 hrs to 0730 hrsSTART DATE:ASAPAll candidates subject to a criminal record check.Qualifications and job description attached.At MPA Society, the unique capabilities and talents of our employees are our greatest asset. We believe that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhance our ability to work in partnership with the diverse communities and people we serve. MPA Society hires on the basis of merit, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.Job Description – Personal Support Worker (Care Aide)Main Street ProgramClassification Benchmark:Support Worker 2Grid Level:Grid 34Collective Agreement:Community Subsector AssociationReports To:Program Coordinator, Main Street ProgramJob SummaryLocated in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the Main Street supportive housing program situated at 162 Main Street consists of 68 units of self-contained apartments for individuals existing homelessness, many of whom have experienced a history of trauma, substance use, and/or mental health challenges.Working in and from the worksite, the Personal Support Worker (Care Aide) provides assistance, support and basic skill training to program participants in their living environment while encouraging independence, responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices.This Personal Support Worker (Care Aide) position would focus on providing enhanced support to program participants that have been referred by Vancouver Coastal Health, with a focus on medication support, hygiene assistance, housekeeping, and coordination of community resources.Functions & ResponsibilitiesAssists clients with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, housekeeping and other life skills.Participates in case planning with clients and/or healthcare providers by performing duties such as interviewing clients to identify problems and needs, by obtaining required information from a variety of sources such as families and care providers, documenting client needs and wants,



and assisting clients to determine appropriate programs.Advocates for clients by problem solving in areas such as landlord-tenant disputes, financial assistance, accessing community resources, and obtaining volunteer or work placements.Observes clients, identifies and assesses potential emergency situations, and develops short-term strategies to deal with such situations including de-escalating challenging behaviours. Reports medical, behavioral, and other problems as required. Provides feedback and input regarding clients’ needs, performance, and progress.Provides supportive feedback, demonstrations, modeling, and behavior management to clients, their families, and their personal networks, to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional, and life skills such as maintaining personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, meeting financial obligations, making and keeping appointments, and interpersonal skills.Provides medication support, in accordance with established policy.Provides meal programs or support in accordance with established policy.Identifies available social, economic, recreational, and educational services and resources in the community that will meet clients’ needs. Provides clients with related information.Facilitates clients’ physical, recreational, educational, and employment needs by performing duties such as arranging for clients to be transported to programs/services, assisting clients to attend appointments, and implementing programs.Carries out administrative transactions such as petty cash.Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as care plans, progress reports, statistics, and daily logs.Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of programs and residence by completing janitorial and maintenance tasks as directed. Contacts outside contractors for maintenance work as required. Ensures the residence’s inventory of supplies is maintained by performing duties such as contacting outside suppliers and following up on discrepancies. Assists clients to secure their housing,



negotiate tenancy/program agreements, arrange for security deposits and payments of rent, acquiring furnishings and household items, arranging for utilities, negotiating moving allowances, arranging for movers and physically assisting with moves.Receives client feedback, and inquiries and complaints, and responds as required.Orientates new staff by sharing job information.Provides direction to volunteer and or practicum students as required.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education, Training & ExperienceRegistration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (HCA Registration)Resident Care Attendant Certificate or B.A. in Behavioral Science or Diploma in Community Social Service – Mental Health preferreda) And recent, related experience in a like setting of two (2) yearsb) Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of workExtensive working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation approaches and services including individual service plan development and implementation and life skills trainingA solid background and knowledge of concurrent disorders with related work experienceCertificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food SafeFully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per Public Health OrdersSatisfactory Criminal Record CheckSkills & AbilitiesAbility to work in a harm reduction workplace which includes an observed consumption area, as well as familiarization with the principles of harm reduction.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgmentAbility to operate related equipment.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to organize and prioritize.Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, staff and management and collateral service providers.Home management skills.Ability to instruct.Ability to analyze and resolve problems.Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.Ability to assist with medication support and to follow established policies and procedures.Advocacy skills.Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Concurrent Disorders including theories and methods.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Personal Support Worker (Care Aide), 162 Main Street - C$31.6 - C$33.3 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 MPA Society
📍 Winnipeg