Residential Care Worker | Temporary Part Time - #2099

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Vancouver seeks a Residential Care Worker to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. This temporary part-time role involves ensuring residents' needs are met, helping with daily activities, and working independently or as part of a team. Candidates must have a relevant degree, experience in supportive roles, and a valid driver's license. Join us in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional development

Educational opportunities

Community involvement

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date.
• Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adaptive communication

Community care

Mental health support

Positive Behavioral Reinforcement

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.

Job Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2099
Service Area: Living Options
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date: December 23, 2025 (Ending February 07, 2026)
Term/Status: Temporary Part Time
Schedule/Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 14:30-22:00 // 30.00 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
• Professional development
• 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 4 Unrestricted 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.