#2248 - Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

On-the-job Training

Education & training opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in Vancouver seeks a Residential Care Worker to assist residents living in a community home shared by four individuals. The role focuses on meeting physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs and supporting daily living activities.

The position is permanent part-time, with Saturday and Sunday shifts from 11:00 to 18:30 (15.00 hours per week). The employer offers a comprehensive benefits plan, training, and opportunities for community

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education.
• 1–2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Class 4 Driver's License during probation period
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to live in their own homes with roommates within the community.
• Enhance residents' quality of life through activities of daily living and support their physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and medical needs.

Skills

English communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services / Human Services / Education

Job description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.

We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

JOB TITLE:

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2249

SERVICE AREA:

Living Options

START DATE:

November 01, 2026

TERM/STATUS:

Permanent Part Time

SCHEDULE/HRS:

Saturday and Sunday 11:00-18:30 // 15.00 hours per week

HOURLY WAGE:

$28.46 - $31.57 as per the collective agreement

The Role:

The Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live In their own homes with roommates within the community. The position ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living. The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment. This position is based in a home shared by four individuals.

What We Offer:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• On-the-job Training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience.
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Class 4 Driver's License during probation period
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.