Community Support Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc; Surrey; On-site; CAD 35,748 - 40,997; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A community resource organization in Surrey, Canada, is seeking part-time staff to assist a disabled woman and engage in community inclusion programs. Responsibilities include advocating for rights, supporting daily activities, and maintaining personal health records. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, relevant diplomas, and at least two years of experience in community social services. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and continuous training. Join a supportive team committed to fostering inclusion and community integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care.
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates required.
• Restricted class 4 driver’s license for Full-Time positions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.
• Record daily activities and personal health information.

Skills

Effective communication

Advocacy for rights

Experience in community social services

Understanding of diverse needs

Education

Grade 12 education

Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Pacific Coast Community Resources is currently recruiting part-time and casual staff to work with a disabled woman who lives with her mother in Surrey. The shifts are Thursdays and Fridays, 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm. This lovely woman has diverse needs and abilities. In addition, we are looking to add to our casual employment pool for our other staffed homes and community inclusion programs.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed
• Interact effectively with the person we support
• Empower them to be a full citizen of their community
• Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans
• Foster positive relationships with person’s family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the community
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
• 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

You will have

• Grade 12 education
• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
• Previous behavior management course/training
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
• Restricted class 4 driver’s license (for Full-Time positions)
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
• TB Test
• Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. PCCR is a family-oriented agency that is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve, and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.

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
• An inclusive, supportive work environment
• Competitive Salary $25.95 – $29.76 per hour
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
• Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.