Community Support Worker

Alberni Valley Employment Centre; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support agency in Port Alberni seeks a Community Support Worker to provide care and support to individuals in staffed homes. This role requires a commitment to empowering clients, ensuring their rights, and fostering community integration. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a Community Support Worker Diploma, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Certifications in First Aid/CPR and Food Safe are also required. This position is critical in maintaining the independence and well-being of supported individuals.

Qualifications

• 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 certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supported persons’ rights and choices are respected.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration.
• Participate in the development and documentation of Personal Service Plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Behaviour management

Patient care

Education

Grade 12 education

Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 and to live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your team’s success.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed
• Interact effectively with 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 members of the community
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
• Excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies including mental health needs
• Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the people we support on our case management database
• To work in conjunction with the people we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

Qualifications

• 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 course/training
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
• Restricted class 4 driver’s licence (for Full-Time positions)
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults

4805-B Mar Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8J5
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-888-454-4560
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Port Alberni Hours:
Monday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Tofino Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ucluelet Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm