25-50 – Salaried Caregiver

Spectrum Society for Community Living; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a permanent full-time salaried caregiver. This unique position involves sharing a home with an individual with a disability, providing companionship and support in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should enjoy engaging with others, have interests outside of the home, and be comfortable with personal care. A comprehensive benefits package is offered after a successful probation period of 3 months.

Benefits

Comprehensive group benefits after probation

$200 grocery allowance

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with personal care.
• Experience supporting individuals who get anxious.
• Ability to motivate and engage individual interests.

Responsibilities

• Spend evenings providing companionship and support.
• Prepare meals and engage in activities.
• Coordinate with community support workers.

Skills

Comfort with personal care

Ability to motivate and engage others

Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet)

Job description

Position Details

• Location: Vancouver (west side)
• Start Date: December 27, 2025
• Hours: Sunday to Friday, 6:30 pm to 8 am (overnight); every last Sunday of the month, 8 am to 8 am (24 hrs)
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Rate Of Pay: $2,300/month (tax free) + $200 grocery allowance
• Probation: 3 months
• Driving Requirement: Not required
• Service: Kaleidoscope

Highlights

The salaried caregiver role is a unique opportunity, with a contract to be a foster parent employee. The salaried caregiver will share a home with an individual with a disability, living together in the person’s home. The salaried caregiver provides support and companionship to the individual, working as part of a collaborative team that includes community support workers, professional supports, and of course the individual and their families.

Finding the right match and creating a supportive home environment that feels as natural as possible is the goal.

The expectation is that you will live with the individual in their home and that this will be your principal place of residence.

About This Opportunity

• We are looking for someone to share a two bedroom apartment on Granville Island.
• E is a woman in her 30s who loves music, her iPad, getting out and exploring her neighbourhood and Vancouver.
• E uses a wheelchair but is able to walk with some assistance so the home is wheelchair accessible.
• We would suit someone who has interests outside of the home (a second part-time job, school etc.) as you would have daytime hours off.
• Comprehensive group benefits package available upon successful completion of probationary period (3 months).

Duties And Responsibilities

As this is a roommate position it is not a shift that you would be working but spending time with E in the evening preparing dinner, watching a movie, visiting friends. Spending time together.

Reports To

Program Manager

Preferred Training Or Experience

• Would suit someone who has interests outside of the home (a second part-time job, school etc.) as you would have daytime hours off.
• Must be comfortable with personal care.

Specific Training Or Experience Required

• Supporting People who get anxious
• Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others.
• Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)