Support Worker

Alberni Valley Employment Centre; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in Port Alberni is seeking support workers for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, medication management, and social skills development. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a valid driver's license; previous experience is beneficial but not essential as on-the-job training is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification required upon hiring.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one support to children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assisting individuals with daily living activities, medication administration, and social skills development.
• Participating in recreational opportunities and community outings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Community support worker certificate

Job description

• Providing one on one support to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and out in the community.
• Assisting individuals with all aspects of daily living, medication administration, personal hygiene, life skills and social skills development.
• Participate in recreational opportunities and community outings

Rate of Pay

Employees rate of pay is dependent of a variety of factors, this includes but is not limited to experience, education and what position an employee has. Currently TMS rate of pays is as follows: Awake front line $23.50- $28.00 Asleep night attendant $21-$24

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• TMS provides a wide range of in house training/support so although experience and education is an asset, it is not necessarily a requirement! Community support worker certificate an asset, but not a requirement TMS is willing to provide on the job training to the right candidates.
• Experience working with children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities
• Strong work ethic, employees who show up ready and willing to do their jobs to the standards that have been outlined by our agency.
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and adhere policies and procedures as they are outlined.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Requirements

All employees must have valid CPR/First Aid upon hiring. All employees must have a valid drivers license and provide a drivers abstract with a clean driving record Criminal record check/security clearance through the Solicitor General of BC/HUB clearance.

4805-B Mar Street
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8J5
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-888-454-4560
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

Port Alberni Hours:
Monday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Tofino Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ucluelet Hours:
Monday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday,8:30 am to 4:30 pm