Part-Time Community Support Worker — Empower Lives

Collage; Merritt; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care Benefits

Annual vacation 3 weeks after 1 year

Stat Holiday Bank 5%

Job summary

The Community Living Services team in Merritt, BC seeks a Part-Time Community Support Worker to empower adults with diverse abilities and help them achieve independence through social, recreational, physical, and vocational activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, assisting with mobility, personal care, documentation, and collaborating with caregivers and professionals to ensure safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Community or School Support Worker Certificate; Diploma asset.
• Minimum one year of experience with diverse abilities.
• BC Class 4 Driver's License or plan to obtain within 3 months.
• Safe driving record.
• Consent to Criminal Record Check.
• Union membership with 1.85% dues deduction.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in recreational activities and transport to activities.
• Encourage participation in food preparation per Safe Food Handling standards.
• Support mobility with walkers or wheelchairs as needed.
• Monitor personal care and health needs.
• Co-develop and implement individual plans with ongoing evaluation.
• Collaborate with caregivers and professionals for holistic support.
• Monitor safety and follow health and safety protocols.
• Administer medication as needed per policy.
• Document and report information accurately.

Skills

Diverse abilities support

Community activities

Life skills

Personal care

Cleanliness & meals

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Documentation

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Advocacy

Education

Community/School Support Certificate

Diploma asset

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

The Community Living Services team in Merritt, BC seeks a Part-Time Community Support Worker to empower adults with diverse abilities and help them achieve independence through social, recreational, physical, and vocational activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, assisting with mobility, personal care, documentation, and collaborating with caregivers and professionals to ensure safety and well-being.