Residence Worker - Crestline

Interior Community Services; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kamloops is seeking a Residence Worker to support adults with diverse abilities. Your role will involve providing personal care, planning activities, and fostering community inclusion. This part-time position offers competitive hourly wages and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in individuals' lives. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience working with seniors.

Benefits

Extended Health Care Benefits

Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks

Sick leave accrual

Priority for future job vacancies

Paid training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with seniors.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable.
• Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with caregivers to set personal goals.
• Provide personal care and health support.
• Plan engaging community activities.
• Administer medications and assist with finances.
• Respond to emergencies and manage risks.

Skills

Build trusting relationships

Respond to challenging behaviours

Support life skills development

Develop client-focused plans

Work independently and collaboratively

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Documenting accurately

Maintain household tasks

Prepare nutritious meals

Education

Certificate in Community Support Work

Resident Care Aide

Home Support Work

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Residence Worker supporting an adult with diverse abilities in a supportive home setting. Youll help promote independence enhance quality of life and foster community inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the resident caregivers and professionals to set and achieve personal goals
• Provide personal care and support for health needs
• Plan engaging activities that build skills and encourage community connections
• Prepare healthy meals and manage household tasks
• Administer medications and assist with finances
• Support advocacy relationship-building and healthy lifestyle choices
• Provide transportation to appointments and outings
• Respond to emergencies and manage risk
• Maintain accurate records and budget documentation

Benefits

• Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental Vision Paramedical Services Life Insurance Employee & Family Assistance Program etc. upon completion of the probationary period
• Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority
• Stat Holiday Bank accrued at 5% to be used on unworked stat days
• 1 day per month sick leave accrual
• Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority up until Step 4
• Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
• Community involvement and wellbeing activities
• Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
• Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Part-time employees entitlement to MPP is determined based on the length of service and accrued wages. If the candidate is already a contributing member then enrollment is on hire.

What You Bring

• Certificate in Community or School Support Work Resident Care Aide or Home Support Work
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with seniors with diverse developmental abilities
• Or an equivalent combination of education training and experience

Your unique qualities :

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to

• Build trusting respectful relationships with individuals families teams and professionals
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviours crises and aggression
• Support life skills development using a strengths-based approach
• Develop and implement client-focused plans schedules and goals
• Work independently and collaboratively as a reliable team member
• Apply critical thinking and follow policies with sound judgment
• Take initiative and follow through on program needs
• Navigate and resolve conflict effectively
• Document clearly and accurately
• Maintain a home environment : cooking cleaning budgeting shopping yard work
• Prepare nutritious balanced meals

Other Musts

• Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Drivers License
• Class 5 accepted if able to upgrade within probationcosts reimbursed)
• Safe driving record
• Access to a reliable vehicle (an asset)
• Physical ability to support individuals with personal care and recreational activitiesincludes lifting transferring mobility support and using health equipment safely
• Training provided at no cost (CPR-C Mandt-RCT SafeTalk Food Safety Medication Management etc.); existing certifications are a plus
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (through BC Ministry of Public Safety)
• Union membership required (1.85% dues deducted from pay)

Program: Crestline House

Location: Kamloops BC

Status: Part-Time

Hours of Work: 32 hrs. per week

Schedule: Friday- Monday 8 AM-4 PM

Reports To: Program Coordinator Crestline House

Compensation: $25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found

Job Number: 2025 -101

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ICS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion visible or invisible diverse abilities gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age or citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection the burden of proof rests with the Employer.

Key Skills

Load & Unload,Shipping & Receiving,Mac Os,Forklift,Freight Experience,Lift Truck Experience,Basic Math,Tanker Experience,Warehouse Experience,Commercial Driving,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 29