Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time - #2253

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

On-the-job Training

Educational opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in BC seeks a Residential Care Worker to help residents live in community settings in Richmond, BC. The RCW supports physical, emotional, social, recreational, educational, and medical needs, working independently or as part of a team with sound judgment.

This part-time, union position offers employer-paid benefits, on-the-job training, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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 required
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cantonese fluency

English communication

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 | #2253
Service Area: Living Options
Location:Richmond, BC
Start Date: December 07, 2026
Term/Status: PermanentPartTime
Schedule/Hours:Mon 08:00-15:00, Tues/Wed 15:00-22:00, Sun 14:00-21:00 // 35 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.

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 required
• 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
• 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.