Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2112

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Residential Care Worker in Vancouver to assist residents with developmental disabilities. The role involves meeting physical, emotional, and social needs while enhancing quality of life. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in care settings. This part-time position offers a competitive wage and various employee benefits, along with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and are required to join the union.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Community involvement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in supporting mental health and positive behavioral reinforcement preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Enhancing resident quality of life through daily activities.
• Working independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

First Aid/CPR certification

English communication skills

Adaptive communication skills

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 to www.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: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2112
• Service Area: Living Options
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Term/Status: Permanent Part Time
• Schedule/Hours: Mon 16:00-21:00, Tues 16:00-20:00, Wed 16:00-20:00, Thurs 08:30-16:00, Sun 16:00-20:00 // 24.5 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
• On-the-job Training
• Professional development
• Educational and training opportunities
• 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, 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
• Willingness to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License during probation period
• Satisfactory driver's abstract
• Criminal Record Clearance
• TB Test 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 at www.develop.bc.ca

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