Life Redesign Coach (Personal Support Worker) - Day Shift

CONNECT Communities; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group retirement plan

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

CONNECT Parksville is hiring a Life Redesign Coach (Personal Support Worker) for day shifts to support people living with brain injury and stroke. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, applying a doing-with approach to help clients set goals, gain independence and participate in daily activities.

Daily duties include personal care, meal preparation, light cleaning, supporting exercise and community outings, plus documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Kind, flexible, dependable and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to cook, clean and provide personal care.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care, daily routines and individual Life Redesign goals.
• Cooking, meal preparation and supporting nutrition.
• Cleaning, laundry and maintaining shared living spaces.
• Supporting exercise programs, recreation and community outings.
• Encouraging independence, choice and meaningful connections.
• Collaborating with other coaches and completing required documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team player

Cooking

Personal care

Job description

Life Redesign Coach (Personal Support Worker) - Day Shift

FLOOR3 Nanaimo, BC, CA

CONNECT Parksville | Permanent Position | Starting at $28/hour

Join our team and make a difference after brain injury and stroke!

CONNECT Parksville is looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our growing team as Life Redesign Coaches!

As a guest on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation and Qualicum First Nation, you will represent CONNECT by building meaningful relationships within our community.

• Employment: Permanent, hourly position
• Wage: Starting at $28/hour
• Shifts: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 3-4 shifts per week
• Hours: Starting at 24+ hours weekly, with potential to increase to 32 hours
• Availability: Must be available to work at least one weekend day per week (Saturday or Sunday)
• Start Date: Flexible as we continue opening our Parksville location in phases

About the Role

As a Life Redesign Coach, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professional coaches to support people living with brain injury and stroke.

Using our "doing-with" rather than "doing-for" approach, you'll help people achieve meaningful goals, build independence and participate in everyday life.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Supporting personal care, daily routines and individual Life Redesign goals
• Cooking, meal preparation and supporting nutrition
• Cleaning, laundry and maintaining shared living spaces
• Supporting exercise programs, recreation and community outings
• Encouraging independence, choice and meaningful connections
• Collaborating with other coaches and completing required documentation

Personal care is a requirement of this position and may include bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, feeding and tube-delivered nutrition.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Kind, flexible, dependable and comfortable working as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to cook, clean and provide personal care
• Ability to work independently and remain calm in challenging situations
• Experience with brain injury or caregiving is an asset, but not required

No care aide certification required! We hire for fit and values first and provide comprehensive orientation and on-the-job training.

What We Offer

• Starting wage of $28/hour
• Permanent employment with potential for full-time hours
• Benefits package, including group retirement plan (subject to eligibility)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive, collaborative coaching environment

Our values are Kindness, Flexibility, Creativity, Learning, Passion and Joy.

Reports to: Site Leader - CONNECT Parksville