Job Description

Kardel is a CARF-accredited agency providing residential and day service supports in the Victoria, Sidney and Duncan area. The services Kardel provides are funded by Community Living BC.

Kardel's mission is to help people with developmental disabilities have a good life and to respect their personal choices. Our vision is that of a community where all members live a full life, feel included and are empowered to make personal choices in their lives.

Kardel is looking for caring and compassionate candidates to join part of a diverse team of community support workers. We have a variety of schedules and positions to suit your needs in our Victoria, Sidney, and Duncan homes.

Requirements:

Valid First aid/CPR (Kardel can provide this training) Negative TB test Must be 19 and over Criminal record check (Kardel will submit this) Class 5 BC driver's license (preferred) Personal vehicle (preferred)

General Job Expectations

Supports and promotes respectful treatment of individuals and acknowledges individual rights, demonstrates a high degree of tolerance for the unique personalities and challenges of persons being supported.

Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to accommodate day-to-day variations in support requirements.

Promotes community inclusion.

Interacts effectively with people being supported and promotes positive behavioural intervention strategies, follows programs and approaches in a consistent, competent manner, and deals with aggressive behaviors in a manner that will protect both persons supported and themselves.

Maintains appropriate ethical boundaries in all interactions with people being supported.

Supports individual to communicate needs, choices and preferences, and supports the use of inclusive communication strategies.

Supports and promotes friendly and cooperative relationship with families of people being supported.

Supports and promotes a friendly and cooperative relationship with co-workers; contributes to mutually supportive team atmosphere.

Supports and promotes friendly and cooperative relationship with CLBC representatives.

When in attendance, contributes positively to staff meetings, special events.

To be aware of and adhere to Kardel policies and procedures.

Kardel provides:

Flexible schedules

Recognition of previous relevant education and experience

Training at Program sites

Employer paid benefits

15 days of paid vacation following the first year of employment

Municipal Pension Plan

*Casual employees receive vacation payout of 5.6% and Stat payout of 4.6% increasing their hourly wage from $25.95 an hour to $28.60 an hour

Part time employees receive stat payout of 4.6% .

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $25.95-$29.76 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Experience:

community support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person