Community Living Services Part Time Kamloops, BC $27.53 - $31.57 CAD per hour

- Certificate in Community or School Support Work, Resident Care Aide, or Home Support Work
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with seniors with diverse developmental abilities
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License (Class 5 accepted if able to upgrade within probation—costs reimbursed)
- Safe driving record
- Access to a reliable vehicle (an asset)
- Physical ability to support individuals with personal care and recreational activities—includes lifting, transferring, mobility support, and using health equipment safely
- Training provided at no cost (CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, SafeTalk, Food Safety, Medication Management, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training, Antibullying and etc.); existing certifications are a plus
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (through BC Ministry of Public Safety)
- UCFW Union membership required (1.8% dues deducted from pay)

BENEFITS

- Compensation: $27.53-$31.57
- Extended Health Care (Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Life Insurance, EFAP) after probation
- 3 weeks’ vacation after 1 year, increasing with seniority
- 1 sick day per month accrued
- Step wage increases every 2,000 hours (up to Step 4)
- Internal priority for future vacancies
- Community involvement and wellness activities
- Paid training and professional development
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer; eligibility based on service and wages

ABOUT THE JOB





The Residence Worker provides dedicated support to an adult with diverse abilities in a supported home environment. They promote the resident’s quality of life by encouraging independence, maximizing well-being, and enhancing social participation.

Responsibilities include

- Collaborates with the resident, caregivers, and other community professionals to assess needs and develop and attain individual goals. Adjusts goals and strategies as required.
- Assesses personal care and health needs and performs care as required.
- Plans and facilitates activities that support the resident’s independence and encourage meaningful community connections.
- Prepares and provides healthy meals and snacks, ensuring the resident’s specific dietary needs are met.
- Manages general household tasks, including meal planning and preparation, shopping, laundry, yard maintenance, and minor household repairs.
- Administers medication following agency procedures.
- Supports the resident in self-advocacy and liaises with social workers, community resources, family, etc.
- Teaches relationship-building skills while fostering self-esteem, self-advocacy, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Assists the resident in managing personal finances as needed.
- Schedules and provides transportation for the resident using the program accessibility van for medical, optical,



and dental appointments, family visits, recreational outings, etc.
- Recognizes and responds to potential risks and emergency situations to minimize harm to the resident, staff, and/or the public. Takes proactive measures to prevent potential escalations.
- Manages the residential budget, including clear and accurate documentation of petty cash and spending.
- Maintains daily logs and documentation related to the resident’s activities, well-being, and progress.
- Ensures all required documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.

Demonstrated knowledge and solid abilities to

- Build trusting, respectful relationships with individuals, families, teams, and professionals
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviours, crises, and aggression
- Support life skills development using a strengths-based approach
- Develop and implement client-focused plans, schedules, and goals
- Work independently and collaboratively as a reliable team member
- Apply critical thinking and follow policies with sound judgment
- Take initiative and follow through on program needsNavigate and resolve conflict effectively
- Document clearly and accurately
- Maintain a home environment: cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, yard work
- Prepare nutritious, balanced meals

PROGRAM

Crestline House

STATUS

Part-Time

HOURS of WORK

20 hours per week

SCHEDULE

Saturday -Sunday 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM and Monday 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM

COMPENSATION

$27.53 - $31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE

Open until a suitabl

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