09 Nov
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Integra Support Services
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Victoria
09 Nov
Integra Support Services
Victoria
Job Title: Community Support Worker (Complex Care)
Location: Victoria, BC
Shifts: Part Time & Casual shifts
About theRole
We areseeking compassionate and dedicated Community Support Workers to join our teamin a medically supported residential home. In this role, you will supportindividuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs whorequire assistance with all aspects of daily living, mobility, and personalcare.
Thisposition offers a unique opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinaryteam, including on-site nurses available 24 hours a day. It is ideal fornursing students, Health Care Assistants, recent healthcare graduates, orindividuals looking to build experience in complex care, community health, anddisability services.
Dutiesand Responsibilities:
- Provideperson-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, comfort, and qualityof life.
- Assistindividuals with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, dressing,grooming, toileting, continence care, peri-care, repositioning, and skin care.
- Supportindividuals with mobility needs, including wheelchair assistance, transfers,and the safe use of mechanical and overhead lifts.
- Assistwith mealtime support and specialized feeding plans. Experience withG-tube/J-tube feeding is considered an asset.
- Workcollaboratively with on-site nursing staff to follow individualized care plansand support medical and health-related needs.
- Monitorand report changes in individuals' physical, emotional, or behavioralwell-being to the nursing team and leadership staff.
- Completedaily documentation, medication records, and incident reporting in accordancewith organizational policies and procedures.
- Supportindividuals in recreational, social, and community activities wheneverappropriate.
- Assistwith household duties including meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping,and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.
Who WeAre Looking For
Thisposition is especially suitable for:
- Nursingstudents
- HealthCare Assistants (HCAs)
- Recenthealthcare graduates seeking practical experience
- Individualsinterested in careers in nursing, rehabilitation, community health, disabilityservices, or other healthcare professions
Qualifications
- CommunitySupport Worker (CSW) Diploma, Health Care Assistant Certificate, nursingeducation, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
- ValidClass 5 BC Driver's Licence.
- Class4 Driver's Licence is considered a robust asset.
- CurrentFirst Aid with CPR-C.
- ValidTB Test.
- MANDTCertification (or willingness to obtain).
- SatisfactoryCriminal Record Check.
Skillsand Abilities
- Previousexperience supporting individuals with disabilities, complex medical needs, orin healthcare settings is considered an asset.
- Experiencewith G-tube/J-tube feeding, tracheostomy care, or other medical supports is anasset.
- Experienceusing overhead lifts, mechanical lifts, transfer equipment, and mobilitydevices is an asset.
- Strongunderstanding of person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.
- Abilityto provide full personal care support with professionalism, respect, andcompassion.
- Abilityto work independently while collaborating effectively with nurses andinterdisciplinary team members.
- Strongcommunication, observation, and documentation skills.
WhyJoin Us
- Gain Valuable Healthcare Experience: Work alongside a 24-hour nursing team and buildhands-on experience in complex care and disability support.
- Great for Nursing & Healthcare Students: Develop practical skills thatcomplement careers in nursing, healthcare, and human services.
- Benefits & Pension: Extended health, dental, and pension plan available foreligible employees.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative workplace that values learning,mentorship, and professional growth.
Integrais committed to upholding the values of diversity, equality and inclusion. Weare committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the populatio
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