Residence Worker - Temporary Part Time (TPT 22)

Clements Centre Society; Duncan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 hiring incentive

Job summary

Clements Centre Society in Duncan, BC seeks a Residence Worker to provide compassionate care in a group home, supporting residents' daily living and helping implement the program in line with the organization's philosophy.

The role includes shifts Thursday and Friday 4pm–11pm, Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm–9:30pm; union membership is required and a Class 4 license may be needed for some duties. This position supports residents' physical, social, educational, and health needs.

Qualifications

• Three months’ experience delivering similar services.
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities in a group home setting.
• Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systems.
• Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills; ability to teach life skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advocacy and life skills coaching

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work independently and as a

Education

Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Safe Certificate

Class 5 driver's license with own vehicle

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

$500 hiring incentive

Please Note:

• The successful candidate will begin employment at the Ryall Residence: Thursday and Friday : 4pm – 11pm, Saturday and Sunday: 1:30pm – 9:30pm
• This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership
  
• May be required to use personal vehicle
• This position is subject to temporary funding and will be cancelled within two weeks’ notice
  
• Successful applicant must acquire Class 4 drivers’ license in order to pass the three-month trial period