Residential Care Worker - Summer Float Position - 16 hours/week

Kinsight Society; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsight Society seeks a Residential Care Worker for a temporary summer position aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals in care. The role involves providing support, ensuring the well-being of clients, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in human services.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and behavior challenges.
• Current Community Care First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Food Safe certificates required.
• Class 5 Driver's License mandatory, Class 4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist people in residential settings to enhance their quality of life.
• Ensure the physical, emotional, social, and medical needs of individuals are met.
• Provide support and advocacy for community participation.

Skills

Effective interaction with individuals and families

Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques

Skill-based training

Education

Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker

Job description

Kinsight is an accredited non-profit organization.We work alongside families of children, youth and adults with developmental delays or disabilities to support growth, development and personal well-being.We work with hundreds of community members and professionals to welcome and include all people, and foster vibrant and healthy communities.We serve the communities of New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.Our mission is to provide options and opportunities for people to have meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Residential Care Workers assist people who live in a variety of residential settings to enhance their quality of life by providing opportunities for independence, learning and self expression. These opportunities will reflect and respect personal preferences and choices of the people served. The responsibilities of this position include ensuring that people’s physical, emotional, social, and medical needs are met. Residential Care Workers provide support/advocacy for all people to participate as full members of the community.

This is a temporary summer position, but the term may be exteded.

HOURS: 16 hours/week

SHIFTS:

Saturday - day shifts or afternoon/evening shifts
Sunday - day shifts or afternoon/evening shifts

*Shift start and end times will vary based on program needs.
*You may be required to work statutory holidays

LOCATIONS:

• Various locations in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Human Services or Community Support Worker or equivalent
• Two years of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and behaviour challenges
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Support techniques, knowledge and experience in skill-based training
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and families
• Experience with assisting people with a variety of personal care needs an asset
• Class 4 Driver's License preferred, minimum Class 5 Driver's License required
• Required to use personal vehicle
• Current Community Care First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Food Safe certificates
• This position requires BCGEU union membership

To learn more about Kinsight:

• Watch this video: Kinsight in our Community
• Visit our website: www.kinsight.org