Residential Care Worker | Casual - #2219

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; Vor Ort; CAD 36.961 - 40.997; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-the-job training

Professional development

Community involvement

Inclusive environment

Zusammenfassung

The Developmental Disabilities Association in Vancouver and Richmond is seeking casual Residential Care Workers to join our team ASAP. These on-call roles support residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs in group homes and require a caring, patient approach.

Qualifications include a degree or diploma in social/human services, 1–2 years of relevant experience, First Aid/CPR, a valid BC driver's license, and the ability to work in Canada. Union membership applies.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or Diploma in related social/human services fields.
• 1-2 years experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience/training in adaptive communication, positive behaviour support, and community care.
• Valid First Aid/CPR at start date.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Willingness to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License.
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
• Criminal Record Clearance
• TB Test Clearance
• Medical clearance
• English written and oral communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

Aufgaben

• Support residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and community integration.
• Promote residents’ rights and self-determination.

Kenntnisse

First Aid/CPR

English proficiency

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree or Diploma in Social/Human Services

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for recent graduates and experienced direct support workers to join our team! If you passionate about caring for others and making a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. Casual Residential Care Worker (RCW) positions are available in our Vancouver and Richmond group homes, supporting residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. Come see what we are about. Go towww.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

Job Title

Casual Residential Care Worker | #2219

Location

Vancouver/Richmond

Start Date

ASAP

Term/Status

Casual / On-Call

Hourly Wage

$26.83 - $29.76 + 10.6% in lieu of benefits as per the collective agreement(2024 rates, implementation of new collective agreement is in process, and new wage rates $28.46 to $31.57 will be implemented once funding is received)

What We Offer

• On-the-job training
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience

• Degree or Diploma in an area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities, such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behaviour support, and community care is an asset
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
• Criminal Record Clearance
• TB Test Clearance
• Medical clearance
• Demonstrated competency in English, written, and oral communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

This position requires union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.