Residential Care Worker | Temporary Part Time - #2016

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

Job summary

A community service organization based in Vancouver is looking for a part-time Residential Care Worker to assist residents with their physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. The ideal candidate holds a degree or diploma in a related field and has 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. This position offers on-the-job training and community involvement in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Educational and training opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in supporting mental health and positive behavioral reinforcement preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.
• Enhance residents’ quality of life through activities of daily living.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

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.cafor 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 | #2016
Service Area: Residential Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: June 07, 2025 (Ending December 27, 2025)
Term/Status: Temporary PartTime
Schedule/Hours: Saturday 14:30-22:00 // 7.5 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:

• 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.
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Satisfactory driver's abstract
• Criminal Record 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.

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.