Job Description

Spectrum Society for Community Living15 days ago
Vancouver, British Columbia
$25 - $27/hour
Mid Level
part_time###

About the role

Posting Status

Open

Posting Date

August 29, 2025

Closing Date

September 12, 2025

Location:

Vancouver (east side)

Start Date

September 15, 2025

Expected Hours Of Work

Mon (11:30am-6:30pm) Wed (12:30pm-6:30pm) Fri (12:30pm-6:30pm) 1 Saturday per month (6-8hrs and time is flexible)

Department

37

Position Status

Permanent Part-Time

Highlights

JW appreciates those who have a positive outlook and motivating attitude while being able to maintain clear personal boundaries. Best suited is someone with a patient, compassionate approach as well as clear communication; mindful of your words and actions and self-aware as well as observant of someone's body language and unspoken communication. A motivating style and ability to bring ideas, small or large, for things to do at home and out in community. JW finds large groups overwhelming and needs her worker to be attentive to when she is becoming uncomfortable. JW Indigenous and proud of her culture. She is not interested in educating but expects anyone working with her to be respectful of her Indigenous culture. She has great humour and appreciates humour from others as well as kindness and engagement.

Duties And Responsibilities

Home support duties include: assistance with intimate hygiene routines/care including bathing, toileting, catheter care. Meal preparation. Assistance to set environmental circumstances up so that JW can transfer herself.



Pushing JW in her wheelchair when outside of the home.

Accompanying JW To Medical And Other Appointments.

Motivating and helping JW to plan activities and locate resources needed to connect to her community and her culture.



Providing companionship and support to JW to attend community outings and leisure activities outside her home.



Develop a supportive and helpful working relationship with JW with healthy personal boundaries.



Cultivate and maintain a positive engagement style with JW's home share provider as work takes place in and from, their home

Reports To

Manager

Rate Of Pay

CSW: $24.50/hour to $26.65/hour

Probation

3 months

Driving Requirement

Driving not required

Preferred Training Or Experience

- Participation and/or experience working with indigenous organizations and an understanding of indigenous culture, traditions and lived history.


Clear communication, observational and active listening skills Excellent critical thinking and interpersonal skills The ability to assist with community connecting skills and to motivate and encourage Experience with lifts/transfers and physically able to push a manual wheelchair Prior experience providing personal hygiene support/care

Specific Training Or Experience Required

Supporting People who get anxious Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others. Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)

Service

Shared Living - AMF

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About

Spectrum Society for Community Living

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200
Our Vision



Spectrum Society for Community Living believes that community is enriched by the presence and contributions of its citizens with disabilities. We believe that together we can create a world where all people are valued, their voices heard, their choices respected.



Our Mission



Spectrum Society's mission is to support people with disabilities to experience full citizenship and genuine belonging in community. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement through research into leadership and best practice. As a service providing agency, our focus is on strengthening the capacity of individuals and their personal networks, augmenting rather than replacing natural supports.



Our Values and Beliefs



Our work with individuals, families, volunteers and employees is guided by the following values and beliefs:



Every person has the right to direct his or her own life Every person is entitled to respect and dignity Every person has something to contribute Mutually rewarding relationships enhance the quality of life We encourage innovation and creativity Diversity strengthens our communities and our workplaces