Adult Living Support Worker (2026-98)

Collage; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Interior Community Services in Kamloops, BC is seeking an Adult Living Support Worker to provide care for adults with behavioural and developmental challenges in a home setting. The role includes assisting with personal care, meals, and daily activities, with medication administration and coordination with care teams.

The position is part-time with 28.07 hours per week, 4 days on-4 days off rotation, overnight shift from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human/Social Service or another related field.
• One year of recent related experience with adults with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental challenges.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Care for adults with behavioural and developmental diverse abilities in a home setting.
• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Provide healthy meals and snacks meeting dietary needs.
• Manage household tasks including budgeting, shopping, and cleaning.
• Administer medication following agency procedures.
• Document daily client information and activities accurately.

Skills

Behavioural support

Interpersonal relations

Crisis response

Documentation

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Diploma in Human/Social Service

Job description

Community Living Services Temp Kamloops, BC $29.22 - $33.54 CAD per hour

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Human/Social Service or another related field
• One (1) year of recent related experience working with adults with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental challenges
• Or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• A safe driving record
• Access to a reliable and safe vehicle
• TB Testing showing free from tuberculosis
• Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors. Including supporting individuals in wheelchairs, and walkers, carrying, lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, assisting clients safely in and out of bed, and bath, and using lifts, and other health equipment appropriately.
• Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, CLBC Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.
• This job requires union membership with a 1.85% union due deducted from pay.
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.

BENEFITS

• Compensation: $29:22-$33.54 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)
• 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 Bank accrued at 6% of worked hours, to be used on unworked stat days
• Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
• Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
• Community involvement and wellbeing activities
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the length of service and accrued wages. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Adult Living Support Worker provides care to adults with behavioral and developmental diverse abilities in a home setting. Responds effectively to the client’s needs while carrying out behavioral plans. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with individuals, caregivers, and other community professionals to assess residents’ needs and develop and attain individual goals. Adjusts goals and strategies as required.
• Assesses personal care and health needs and performs care as required.
• Provides activities that support residents’ independence and encourage meaningful community connections.
• Provides healthy meals and snacks ensuring the specific dietary needs of the individuals are met.
• Manages general household chores including, meal plan and prep, shopping, laundry, yard maintenance, and basic repairs.
• Administers medication following the agency procedures.
• Supports residents to advocate for themselves and liaises with social workers, community resources, family, etc.
• Teaches relationship-building skills while fostering self-esteem, self-advocacy, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Supports residents in managing their personal finances as needed.
• Schedules appointments and transports clients using the program accessibility van. (medical, optical, and dental appointments, family visits, recreational outings, etc.)
• Recognizes and responds to potential risks and emergency situations to minimize harm to clients, 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 client information and activity logs.
• Ensures required documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

• Work effectively with individuals with moderate to several behavioural and developmental challenges including individuals on the Autism spectrum.
• Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the individual, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression
• Provide life skills support using a strengths-based approach
• Develop and implement client-focused schedules, plans, and goal-setting methods
• Work effectively independently and as a strong contributing member of a team
• Follow directions and implement strong critical and analytical thinking in the work applying appropriate policies and procedures
• Take initiative, notice what needs to be done in the program, and follow through
• Provide clear and accurate written documentation
• Run and maintain a home, including shopping, cleaning, yard work, cooking, budgeting, and meal planning.
• Cook healthy, nutritional meals

JOB NUMBER: 2026-98

STATUS: Part-Time

TERM: 3 months, or until return of incumbent

HOURS of WORK: 28.07 hours per week on average

SCHEDULE: 4 days on-4 days off rotation, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM Awake Overnight Shift

COMPENSATION: $29.22-$33.54 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE: Position closes when a suitable candidate is found

Applications received after this deadline will still be accepted but will lose internal applicant priority. Email applications will not be accepted.

If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [e-mail].

ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.