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Adult Living Support Worker - Crestline

Interior Community Services

Kamloops

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Part time

12 days ago

Job summary

A community support organization in Kamloops is seeking a reliable Adult Living Support Worker to assist individuals with moderate to severe behavioral challenges. In this part-time role, you will help promote independence through daily support and personal care. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience. This position offers competitive wages, flexible hours, and thorough training.

Benefits

Competitive salary
3 weeks vacation
Fully paid training
Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

  • 1-year recent experience with individuals with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental diverse abilities.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and advocate for client needs.
  • Physical abilities to provide personal care and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the individual with daily living needs.
  • Administer medication according to agency policies.
  • Provide personal care and promote hygiene.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience
Developmental Disabilities Experience
Direct Support
Computer Operation
Caregiving
Case Management
Special Needs
Training & Development
Experience with Children
Addiction Counseling

Education

Diploma in Human or Social services

Job description

Were looking for a caring and reliable Adult Living Support Worker to join our team. In this role youll be supporting an adult living in a home setting who faces moderate to severe behavioral and developmental challenges.

Your job is to provide consistent respectful support that helps the individual live as fully and independently as possible. Youll be part of a small dedicated team focused on building trust safety and meaningful daily routines.

What Youll Do :

  • Supporting the individual with daily living needs
  • Following a behavioral support plan designed by the care team
  • Administering medication according to agency policies
  • Following seizure protocols when needed
  • Providing personal care and promoting hygiene
  • Encouraging and supporting community involvement
  • Focusing on the individuals strengths and capabilities
  • Accompanying them to appointments outings and recreational activities
  • Helping with cooking shopping cleaning and light yard work to maintain a safe comfortable home
  • Competitive wage range - $25.95 - $29.76 / hr.
  • Vacation starts at 3 weeks (after 1 year) with more time added as you grow with us
  • 5% Stat Holiday Bank to use for unworked stat days
  • Regular wage increases every 2000 hours (up to Step 4)
  • Priority consideration for internal job opportunities
  • Wellness perks and community involvement events
  • Fully paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer with eligibility based on service and earnings. Already a member Youre in from day one!

What You Bring

  • Diploma in Human or Social services or other related field
  • 1-year recent experience with individuals with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental diverse abilities
  • Or a combination of education training and experience.
  • Build strong respectful relationships with clients families and care teams
  • Support individuals on the autism spectrum with life skills emotional regulation and adaptive coping strategies
  • Follow care plans and respond calmly and safely to challenging behaviours or crisis situations
  • Communicate clearly manage conflict and advocate for client needs
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow all safety protocols
  • Plan routines set goals and help individuals stay engaged at home and in the community
  • Keep the home running smoothly including cooking cleaning shopping budgeting and yard work with a focus on healthy balanced living

Other Musts

  • A valid BC Class 5 Drivers License
  • Safe driving record
  • Access to a reliable vehicle
  • Consent to Criminal Record Check.
  • This position requires Union membership and 1.85% union dues are deducted from each pay.
  • Following training are required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset : Emergency First Aid with CPR-C Mandt-RCT SafeTALK Safe Food Handling Medication Management CLBC Privacy Anti-Bullying and Harassment.
  • Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.

ROGRAM : Crestline House

STATUS : Part-Time

HOURS of WORK : 16 hours per week

SCHEDULE : Fridays and Saturdays 4pm to 12am

COMPENSATION : $27.54 - $31.61 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

JOB NUMBER : 2025-85

Contact us at for any accommodation needs at any stage of the hiring process.

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.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 27 - 31

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