RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | Permanent Part Time #2252

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (comprehensive health)

Employee Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational and training opportunities

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in Vancouver, BC is hiring a Residential Care Worker to support residents in a five‑person home, addressing physical, emotional, social and recreational needs while promoting rights and self‑determination.

This permanent part‑time role offers weekend shifts (Sat 08:30–16:00, Sun 16:00–22:00) at $28.46–$31.57 per hour under the collective agreement, requires a related degree or diploma and 1–2 years’ experience, and fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in area related to supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience with adaptive communication and positive behavior support is an asset.
• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to live in their own homes with roommates within the community.
• Ensure the individuals' physical, emotional, social, recreational, educational and medical needs are met.
• Enhance quality of life through activities of daily living; work independently or in a team.

Skills

Cantonese

Mandarin

English communication

Community care

Problem solving

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 | #2248

SERVICE AREA:

Living Options

LOCATION:

Vancouver, BC

START DATE:

December 1, 2026

TERM/STATUS:

Permanent Part Time

SCHEDULE/HRS:

Saturday 08:30-16:00; Sunday 16:00 – 22:00 // 13.50 hours per week

HOURLY WAGE:

$28.46 - $31.57 as per collective agreement

THE ROLE:

The Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists individuals to live in their own homes with roommates within the community. The position ensures the individuals’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists individuals 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 based in a home shared by five individuals.

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, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset.
• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is required

Standard requirements of the Residential Care Worker include:

• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

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

• This position requires Union membership.
• This position is only open to Male applicants.