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: Part time hourly - (30 hours)

Schedule:Monday - Friday (4 pm- 10 pm)

Wage:$24.41 - $27.89per 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, team-oriented 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 andworking closely with a strong team, you will:

• -Provide personal care, lifts,transfers, and health support for individuals with mobility needs


• -Operate an adaptedwheelchair-accessible van for safe community access


• -Support individuals with daily livingactivities, recreation, and skill development






• -Safely administer, monitor, and recordmedications according to established protocols


• -Apply positive behavioural interventionstrategies, recognizing behaviour as communication


• -Respond to challenging situations usingcrisis intervention and risk management strategies


• -Maintain a clean, safe, and welcominghome environment, reporting safety issues promptly


• -Build strong,respectful relationships with supported individuals, families, and colleagues

This role requires a balance ofcompassion, clinical skill, and professionalism. You will be a steady presencein 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 Drivers 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 Physicians 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)