Compassionate Health Care Support Worker - Parksville

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Parksville; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement

RRSP

Extended health, dental, and life-ins

Ongoing training

EFAP

Job summary

Bonaventure Support Services in Parksville, BC is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to provide compassionate in-home and group-home support in a live-in setting, assisting individuals with limited mobility and promoting dignity.

You will perform personal care, lifts, medication monitoring, transportation in an adapted van, and daily living activities, with a strong emphasis on safety, respect, and collaboration with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Preferred formal education (Diploma or Degree, CSW, RCA, SIVA etc.) and/or work experience with persons with diverse-abilities and/or other relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal behaviour and communication skills.
• A genuine desire and ability to support individuals with diverse-abilities, promoting dignity, independence, individuality.
• Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment.
• Must be in good health with the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and shift responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, lifts, transfers, and health support for individuals with mobility needs
• Operate an adapted wheelchair-accessible van for safe community access
• Support individuals with daily living activities, recreation, and skill development
• Safely administer, monitor, and record medications according to established protocols
• Apply positive behavioural intervention strategies, recognizing behaviour as communication
• Respond to challenging situations using crisis intervention and risk management strategies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment, reporting safety issues promptly
• Build strong, respectful relationships with supported individuals, families, and colleagues

Job description

Bonaventure Support Services in Parksville, BC is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to provide compassionate in-home and group-home support in a live-in setting, assisting individuals with limited mobility and promoting dignity.

You will perform personal care, lifts, medication monitoring, transportation in an adapted van, and daily living activities, with a strong emphasis on safety, respect, and collaboration with a dedicated team.