Support Worker - Courtenay

Communitascare; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Communitascare is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals in group living settings. This role involves ensuring that the physical, emotional, and social needs of persons served are met, with opportunities for growth and on-the-job training. Competitive wages and a generous benefits package are offered for full-time employees.

Benefits

Generous benefits package for full-time employees

Opportunity for growth

On-the-job training and support

Qualifications

• Possession of a Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Class 4 BC Driver’s License within 3-6 months after hire.
• Doctor’s Note of Good Health required.

Responsibilities

• Assist persons served to live successfully in group living settings.
• Ensure physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Community Support Worker certificate

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Job description

The Support Worker assists persons served to live successfully in group living settings, implementing the philosophy and values of Communitas. The Support Worker ensures that persons served’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are being met, with a view towards helping each of the persons served grow to their full potential.

Current Openings

1 Temporary Full-Time position (position end date Feb 25/26), and 1 Casual positionavailable

Here's what we need from you:

• 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
• Community Support Worker certificate; we provide in-house training if you do not have this certificate
• Possession of a Class 5 BC Drivers License with the ability to obtain a Class 4 BC Driver’s License 3-6 months after hire
• Personal Driving Record
• Emergency First Aid 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:$25.59 - $27.95 per hour
• Sleep Night Shift: $20.86 - $22.92 per hour