Health Care Support Worker - Full Time

Bonaventure Support Services; Parksville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 2 weeks

RRSP

Health & dental coverage

Training & development

EFAP

Job summary

Bonaventure Support Services in Parksville, BC is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join a live-in group home, supporting individuals with limited mobility and promoting dignity and independence.

You will provide personal care, mobility assistance, medication monitoring, and community activities, while working with a dedicated team to create a safe, welcoming home. Valid BC driver's license and standard clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree and/or relevant experience with persons with diverse-abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Genuine desire to support individuals with diverse-abilities, promoting dignity and independence.
• Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment.
• Must be in good health and physically capable of job duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Work independently

Physical health

Education

Diploma or Degree (CSW, RCA, SIVA etc.)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our caring, collaborative team at Bonaventure Support Services as a Health Care Support Worker in Parksville, BC!

JobTitle:Health Care Support Worker

Location:Parksville,BC

PositionType: Full time hourly - (40 hours)

Schedule:Wednesday - Sunday (6am-2pm)

Wage:$25.14 - $28.73 per hour

Why Join Us?

Bonaventure Support Services is avalues-driven agency supporting children, youth, and adults with diverseabilities across Vancouver Island. We take a person-centered, dignity-focusedapproach, emphasizing inclusion, safety, and meaningful participation incommunity life. Our compassionate, collaborative culture ensures that bothemployees and the individuals we support can grow and thrive together.

At Bonaventure, we believe everyone deserves dignity, inclusion, and opportunities to thrive—both the people we support and our team members.

In partnership with the Ministryof Children and Family Development (MCFD), we are expanding our specializedgroup home in Parksville to support individuals with limited mobility. We’reseeking Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) to provide compassionate,high-quality care in a homelike setting—helping people live with dignity andindependence while creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy.

The Role

As a Health Care Support Worker,you’ll work directly in a live-in group home setting, supporting individualswith limited mobility in both their daily care and community participation.

Guided by the Program Manager andworking closely with a strong team, you will:

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

This role requires a balance ofcompassion, clinical skill, and professionalism. You will be a steady presencein the home, helping individuals feel safe, empowered, and cared for.

What you bring

• 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 andcommunication skills.
• A genuine desire and ability to support individuals with diverse-abilities, promoting dignity, independence, individuality.
• Ability to work independently in a highstress environment.
• Must be in good health with the physicalability to carry out the duties of the position and shift responsibilities.

Requirements

• Valid BC Driver's License, and willingness to obtain a Class 4 within three months.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check & MCFDHub Screening (employer facilitated).
• First Aid and CPR, Food Safe Level 1.
• 3 References (including one from yourmost recent employer).
• Immunization record, TB Screen, and Physician's Declaration.

What We Offer

• Progressive vacation entitlement, starting at 2 weeks.
• RRSP contribution program
• Extended health, dental, and lifeinsurance coverage.
• Ongoing training and professionaldevelopment opportunities.
• Employee &Family Assistance Program (EFAP)