Residence Worker - Kamloops (Full Time Position)

Active-Care-Youth-and-Adult-Services; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Pension plan

Professional development funding

Job summary

Active Care Services - Kamloops seeks a Residence Worker to provide direct care and support in a on-site setting. The role involves aiding residents with daily living, scheduling medical appointments, and ensuring safety and quality of life for individuals in care.

Training is provided and a comprehensive benefits package follows a 90-day probation period; union membership is included with ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in related human/social service field.
• One year of recent related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning for the person being supported.
• Documents and inputs into evaluation of the program and suggests changes to the Program Manager.
• Provides life skills training aligned with the person’s preferences and goals.
• Plans and participates in person-centered activities in line with the person’s goals.
• Recognizes emergencies and documents crises, using crisis intervention strategies.
• Provides emotional support to assist with regulation and debriefing.
• Assists with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, hygiene and toileting.
• Administers, records and stores medications per policies.
• Schedules, transports and assists with medical and dental appointments.
• Transports to appointments, shopping, or leisure activities.

Job description

Residence Worker - Kamloops (Full Time Position)

Job Category: Union

Requisition Number: RESID001192

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $25.95 CAD per hour

Locations

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Active Care Services - Kamloops Main office
Kamloops, BC V2C, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $25.95 CAD to $29.76 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Position Title Residence Worker
Classification: Residence Worker – Grid 10
Reports To: Program Manager
Wage: $25.95 - $29.76

Job Summary:

To provide direct care and support to the person in the resource you are assigned to and to ensure general upkeep and maintenance of the resource itself. Ensures the person’s physical, emotional social, educational, and medical needs are met. Assist the person served to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.

Qualifications: Education, Training & Experience

• Diploma in related human/social service field.
• One (1) year of recent related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for the person being supported
• Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program and suggests changes to the Program Manager
• Provides life skills training that that aligns with the persons preferences and goals. This may include but is not limited to emotional regulation, alternate behaviours in stressful situations, meal planning & preparation, personal care skills and budgeting
• Plans, participates in and provides direct support during person-centered activities in alignment with the person’s goals and preferences
• Recognizes, analyzes, and takes a pro-active approach to potential emergency situations, using crisis intervention training and strategies to ensure no harm comes to the person, staff and/or the public. Reports crisis to supervisor and completes and submits a Critical Incident form.
• Provides emotional support to person to assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation and/or debriefing an emotional situation.
• Assists person with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting
• Administers, records and stores medications in accordance with established policies and CARF standards.
• At the direction of the Program Manager, schedules, transports and assists person with medical and dental appointments.
• Transports and assists person(s) to appointments, shopping, or leisure activities.
• Performs basic house housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
• Completes and maintains all required documentation in accordance with established policies.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that align with the person(s) preferences and service plan.
• At the direction of the Program Manager, liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
• Performs other related duties as required

Training

You will participate in a comprehensive 11-day training program, followed by three (3) shadow shifts designed to fully prepare you to support youth and adults in a safe, effective, and productive environment. Throughout your tenure, you'll have opportunities for internal growth, advancement, and continued professional development through additional training and education offered internally and by third-party providers.

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Effective after 90days of employment

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage
• Robust support for employee and Family wellness through Sparrow

Best in Class Pension Plan (2026 MPP) – Effective after 90days of employment

• Employee contribution: 8.6%
• Employer contribution: 9.31%

Your Total Compensation Packages also include

• Union Membership
• Continued Education Funding to support professional growth and career development, in accordance with organizational policy.