Casual Support Worker (Day/Night shifts)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,690 - 35,748; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Vancouver seeks a Casual Support Worker for day and night shifts. The role supports clients in developing physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills to maximize independence and quality of life.

Casual staff are called to cover shifts when regular employees are away. Training is provided, and compensation follows the BCGEU collective agreement; wage is paid hourly.

Qualifications

• Certificate in a related human / social services field or Grade 12 diploma with related experience/training in mental health, childcare, medical or nursing.
• 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings is preferred but WILLING TO ACCEPT NEW GRADUATES.
• Demonstrates ability to implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 25 lbs.
• Experience implementing positive behavior support programs in a day program is PREFERRED.
• Must be able to work with HIGH CHALLENGING CLIENTS.
• Must be able and willing to work all over VANCOUVER, RICHMOND and SURREY

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills development.
• Support clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible.
• Casual Staff will be called on duty to cover shifts when regular employees are unavailable.
• Work across Greater Vancouver as needed (Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey).

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Social services certificate or related degree

Job description

Pay: CA$23.73-CA$25.95 per hour

Job description:

Casual Support Worker (Day/Night shifts)

The Support Worker (SW) assists clients with their physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development. The SW supports clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life as possible.

The Casual Staff will be called on duty whenever a regular employee (Full time/Part time) is not available for their shifts. This can happen because of a planned vacation leave or an unforeseen circumstance such as getting sick or any other type of emergency leave.

Casual employees will be trained properly and put on a casual list based on their training and experience. They would be called on duty based on their seniority and experience or maybe assigned as an on-call staff for a specific time so that they commit their hours to LMSCL and get paid based on the Social Services Collective Bargaining Agreement we have with BCGEU.

Education & Experience

• Certificate in a related human / social services Degree or Grade 12 diploma or GED with equivalent combination of education experience / training in mental health, childcare, medical or nursing
• 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in vocational & community settings are preferred but WILLING TO ACCEPT NEW GRADUATES OF RELATED DISCIPLINES.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully implement instructional and proactive training programs for clients.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 25 lbs.
• Experience in implementing positive behavior support programs in a day program environment is PREFERRED.
• Must be able to work with HIGH CHALLENGING CLIENTS.
• Must be able and willing to work all over VANCOUVER, RICHMOND and SURREY

Requirements

• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Food Safe
• WHMIS (we will train you)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification (we will train you)
• Demonstrates competency in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

No benefit package is available to casual employees. However, they will receive an additional 10.6% of their wages in compensation for their vacation and stat holidays payable on every pay cheque they receive.

Employment Types

Casual

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Application question(s):

• On which days are you available to work the 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM shift?
• On which days are you available to work the 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM shift?
• Do you have a British Columbia Class 5 driver's license (or higher) with no restrictions?
• Are you eligible to work 40 hours per week?
• Have you worked with an organization similar to LMSCL?
• What is your status in Canada? (Study Permit, Work Permit, PR, or Citizen). If on a Work/Study Permit, the expiry date MUST BE WRITTEN or the application will not be considered.

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required) - At least 6 months in Canada

Work Location:

In person - Shall be available to work in any part of the Greater Vancouver based on the organization's need (including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, New Westminster, Burnaby, Surrey and Tri-cities)