Community Support Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. As a Community Support Worker, you will play a vital role in fostering independence and self-growth among those you support. Your work will involve developing personalized care plans, advocating for rights, and promoting community integration. With a focus on collaboration and care, you'll contribute to a vibrant team that values diversity and inclusion. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

On-the-job Training

Career Development Opportunities

Community Involvement Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services or health care.
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Empower supported individuals to be full citizens of their community.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.
• Record daily activities and personal health information.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Non-verbal Communication

Behaviour Management

Mental Health Support

Activities of Daily Living

Education

Grade 12 Education

Community Support Worker Diploma

Tools

Case Management Database

First Aid/CPR Certification

Food Safe Certification

Job description

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

About The Role

As our Community Support Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower the people we support to be independent and self-determining, enabling them to live the life they envision while maintaining high standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team will contribute to your team’s success.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed.
• Interact effectively with the people we support.
• Empower the people we support to be full citizens of their community.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans.
• Foster positive relationships with persons’ family members, professionals, co-workers, and community members.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration.
• Apply an excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies, including mental health needs.
• Record daily activities and personal health information (PHI) of the people we support in our case management database.
• Work with the people we support to ensure their home is clean, well-maintained, and includes daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties.

You will have

• Grade 12 education.
• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care.
• Experience with Mental Health and Addictions.
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates.
• Previous behaviour management training.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Non-verbal communication skills.
• Restricted Class 4 driver’s license (for full-time positions).
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults.
• TB test.
• Moderate computer literacy.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers meaningful work through quality programs and services for people with disabilities, promoting independence, self-growth, and community integration. We are growing steadily, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. Join us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting with the communities we serve, and collaborating within our team-oriented culture.

What We Offer

• On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• An inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary: $25.95 – $29.76 per hour.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Career development opportunities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and services.

If your experience aligns closely with our needs, we encourage you to apply, as we value different experiences and backgrounds.