Community Support Worker - Merritt Mosaic - Part Time (# )

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

The Community Support Worker empowers adults with diverse abilities to build independence, grow in confidence, and create meaningful connections within their community. Through engaging social, recreational, physical, and vocational opportunities, they help individuals develop new skills, pursue personal goals, and lead fulfilling, self-directed lives.

The key responsibilities include:

- Engages clients in recreational activities including sports, crafts, and participation in the community. Transports clients in agency van(s) to activities.
- Encourages individuals to participate in food preparation, following Safe Food Handling standards.
- Supports clients with mobility challenges as needed, which may include assisting with walkers, pushing/pulling wheelchairs, etc.
- Monitors personal care and health needs and performs personal care as needed.




- Co-develops and implements individual plans providing ongoing evaluation of progress and adjusting goals and strategies as needed.
- Collaborates with participants, their caregivers, and other professionals to provide a holistic support system.
- Monitors the safety of individuals and ensures protocols are applied to maximize the H&S; of everyone involved.
- Recognizes risks, takes preventative measures, and when prevention isn't possible responds to emergencies using de-escalation and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Administers medication as needed, strictly adhering to agency medication policies and procedures.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation.

ADVANTAGES

- Extended Health Care Benefits, including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc., upon completion of the probationary period.
- Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority, as per the Collective Agreement
- Stat Holiday

📌 Community Support Worker (Merritt)
🏢 Interior Community Services
📍 Merritt