Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2245

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive environment

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in Vancouver is seeking a Residential Care Worker to support residents with developmental disabilities in a Richmond group home. The role focuses on meeting physical, emotional, social, recreational, and medical needs while promoting independence and quality of life.

Requirements include a related degree or diploma, 1–2 years’ experience, lifts/transfers experience, CPR/First Aid, Criminal/Medical clearance, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services or Education.
• 1–2 years experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience or training in adaptive communication and community care is an asset.
• Experience with lifts and transfers.
• Criminal Record Clearance; Medical Clearance; TB test; driver's license.
• First Aid/CPR certification required at start date.
• Able to work in Canada; union membership required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and activities.
• Support residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, and medical needs to enhance quality of life.
• Work both independently and as part of a team and use sound judgment.
• Assist with lifts and transfers and ensure safety of residents.
• Provide compassionate care in a 5-roommate home setting, some using mobility equipment.

Skills

Caregiving

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid

Lifts & transfers

Driver's license

English proficient

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services / Human Services / 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 | #2245
Service Area: Living Options
Location:Richmond, BC
Start Date: October 20, 2026
Term/Status: PermanentPartTime
Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-15:00// 32.50 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $28.46 - $31.57 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.This position is in a home with 5 close-knit roommates, some of which use wheelchairs and lifts for mobility and transferring.

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
• 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.
• Experience with lifts and transfers
• Fluency in Cantonese is preferred
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test ClearanceSatisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License during probation period
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal 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.