Residence Worker – Permanent Part Time

Entreinstitute; Duncan; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $500

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Entreinstitute is seeking a Residence Worker to support individuals in a group home, implementing the residents’ program and ensuring their physical, social, educational and health needs are met.

The role involves working as part of a team, advocating for residents, and maintaining safety and well-being in alignment with organization policies. A valid driver’s license and vehicle may be required. Union membership is required and a hiring incentive is offered.

Qualifications

• Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Three months’ experience delivering similar services.
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 4 preferred) and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for individuals in the group home.
• Participate in implementing all aspects of the residents’ program.
• Support quality of life by meeting physical, social, educational and health needs.

Skills

Knowledge of community living

Advocacy and life skills

Autonomy and teamwork

Lifts and transfers

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Education

Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

Three months’ experience delivering similar services

Experience in disability group home settings

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Safe Certificate

Class 5 driver’s license and own vehicle

Job description

Job Summary: The Residence Worker provides care for the individuals in the group home and participates as part of the team responsible for implementing all aspects of the residents’ program, including the organization’s policies, procedures and philosophy. On both an individual and group basis, the Residence Worker supports the quality of life for residents by ensuring that their physical, social, educational and health needs are met.

Education, Training and Experience

• Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent
• Three month’s experience delivering similar services
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Food Safe Certificate
• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 4 preferred) and own vehicle

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systems
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support and teach life skills to residents
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office

Advocacy

• To advocate for individuals and families so they obtain needed support
• To teach individuals and families self-advocacy skills
• To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect residents and their families

Personal Attributes

• Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
• Empathy, warmth, and understanding
• Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
• Physician’s health reference and Negative TB test
• Current, satisfactory criminal record search

Please Note:

• Applicants must provide at least one written professional reference from a previous supervisor or manager
• The successful candidate will begin employment at Campbell Residence: Saturday and Sunday 7:00am – 1:00pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00pm-9:00pm
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
• May be required to use personal vehicle
• Successful applicant must acquire Class 4 Unrestricted drivers' license in order to pass the three-month trial period

Hiring Incentive

Join our team and receive a $500 hiring incentive when you successfully complete your three-month probationary period, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and all those with diverse lived experiences. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible with accommodations available upon request. If you need support during the application or Interview process, please reach out we will make every effort that your needs are met.