Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2049

White Spot; Richmond; On-site; CAD 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Vancouver seeks a Residential Care Worker to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily lives. The ideal candidate has a degree related to social services and some experience in a similar role. This part-time position offers a wage of $28.25/hour along with comprehensive benefits. Only female applicants may apply for this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or equivalent experience.
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Criminal Record Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Ensure physical, emotional, and recreational needs are met.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Positive Behavioral Reinforcement

Effective problem-solving skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, or Education

Job description

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. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with 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.cafor all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

Job Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2049
Service Area:Living Options
Location:Vancouver, BC
Start Date:July 25, 2025
Term/Status: Permanent Part Time
Schedule/Hours: Monday 14:30-22:00, Saturday 15:00-21:00, Sunday 15:30-22:00 // 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $28.25 as per collective agreement

The Role:

Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community. The position ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living. The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment.

What We Offer:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health, and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• On-the-job Training
• Educational and training opportunities
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in 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, and community care is an asset
• Experience in supporting mental health and positive Behavioral Reinforcement preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Satisfactory driver's abstract
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Must have training in positive behavior support
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs)
• Competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.

*This position is only open to Female applicants.

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

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