Residential Care Worker | Temporary Part Time - #2064

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Richmond, BC is hiring a Residential Care Worker to support residents with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and experience in the field. This part-time position offers a wage of $28.25 per hour with opportunities for training and an inclusive work environment. Applicants must be female and eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

On-the-job Training

Educational and training opportunities

Community involvement

An inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Willingness to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License during probation period.
• Medical Clearance for lifts and transfers of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.

Skills

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Adaptive communication

English communication

Positive behavioral reinforcement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, or Education

Tools

First Aid/CPR

Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

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. 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!

Role

Job Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2064
Service Area: Living Options
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: October 04, 2025
Term/Status: Permanent Part Time
Schedule/Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11:00-18:30 // 15.0 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $28.25 as per collective agreement

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
• Willingness to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License within probation period (3 months)
• 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.

*This position is only open to Female applicants.

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.