Support Worker - Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Communitascare; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits

Growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Job summary

Communitas is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist individuals in group living settings, promoting dignity, choice and personal growth across physical, emotional, social, and medical needs.

You will join a team delivering on-site and in-community support, with in-house training and opportunities for growth. Expect diverse shifts and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Community Support Worker certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to cover days/evenings/overnights/weekends.
• Emergency First Aid CPR Level C
• Food Safe Certificate
• Doctor’s Note of Good Health

Responsibilities

• Support persons served to meet physical, emotional, social, spiritual, educational, and medical needs.
• Foster dignity, choice, personal growth, and potential.
• Work in group living settings aligned with Communitas values.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Initiative

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Community Support Worker certificate

Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C

Food Safe Certificate

Doctor’s Note of Good Health

Tools

Class 4 Driver's License

Job description

Responsibilities:

TheSupport Workersupports the persons served in leading fulfilling lives within group living settings, in alignment with the philosophy and values of Communitas. It ensures that each person's physical, emotional, social, spiritual, educational, and medical needs are met throughout all stages of life - including end-of-life care.This role focuses on fostering dignity, choice, and personal growth, helping each person served reach their fullest potential while honoring their unique journey.

Requirements:

Here’s what we need from you:

• Community Support Worker certificate or equivalent is an asset;we provide in-house training if you do not have this certificate
• The ability to take initiative with creativity and flexibility
• The ability to work as a member of a team as well as being able to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to provide coverage for a variety of shifts including days, evenings, overnights (awake) and weekends
• Community Support Worker certificate; we provide in-house training if you do not have this certificate
• Possession of a Class 4 BC Drivers License - licenses 3, 2 1 are also acceptable.(Ifyou hold a Class 5; the ability, willingness & eligibility to obtain a Class 4 BC Driver’s License 3-6 months after hire)
• Personal Driving Record
• Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR Level C
• Food Safe Certificate
• Doctor’s Note of Good Health

Here’s what you can expect:

Shifts are:Days, Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits package for full-time employees
• Opportunity for growth
• On-the-job training and support
• Day/Evening Shift:$25.59 - $27.95 per hour
• Awake Night Shift:$23.73- $27.95 per hour
• Sleep Night Shift: $20.86 - $22.92 per hour