Job Description

As a Residence Worker, you'll support adults with diverse abilities in a safe, home-like setting. You'll promote independence, encourage community connections, and provide personal care with compassion and respect.

What You'll Do:

Supporting residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being Collaborating on individualized goals with residents and caregivers Preparing meals and managing dietary needs Assisting with daily living tasks and household duties Administering medications and supporting health needs Promoting life skills, self-advocacy, and healthy choices Managing appointments, transportation, and finances Handling documentation and maintaining accurate records Responding to risks or emergencies to keep everyone safe

This role blends care, advocacy, and teamwork to make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits:

Start with 3-week vacations after 1 year - it grows with you! 5% Stat Holiday Bank for unworked stat days 1 sick day/month accrual Wage increases every 2,000 hours up to Step 4 Internal hiring priority for future opportunities Get involved with community and wellness activities Paid training & professional development We're a proud Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer -- eligibility depends on your service and wages, or immediate enrollment if you're already contributing

What You Bring:

Certificate in Community Support, Resident Care, Home Support, or a related field 1 year of recent experience supporting adults or seniors with diverse abilities Or an equivalent mix of education, training, and hands-on experience

Your unique qualities:

You've got the skills and heart to make a real difference. You can:

Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, families, and teams Stay calm and respond effectively to challenging behaviours or crises Support life skills using a strengths-based, client-centered approach Create meaningful routines, plans, and goals with the people you support Work well solo or as a solid team player Think critically, follow directions, and apply policies with good judgment Take initiative and follow through without being asked Navigate conflict with confidence and care Communicate clearly--especially in writing Keep a home running smoothly: cook, clean, shop, budget, and plan meals

You're adaptable, dependable, and ready to step in wherever needed.

Other Musts:

Valid Class 5 driver's license and clean driving record Access to a safe vehicle (may need Business Use insurance - reimbursement available) Physically able to support individuals with personal care, mobility aids, lifting, and recreational activities Willingness to complete mandatory training (provided free); certifications like CPR-C, Safe Food Handling, and Medication Management are assets Must join the union (1.85% dues deducted per pay) Successful background check through the BC Ministry of Public Safety is required.

PROGRAM:

Centennial House

LOCATION:

Kamloops, BC

STATUS:

Part-Time

HOURS of WORK:

16 hours per week

SCHEDULE:

Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

REPORTS TO:

Youth Outreach Program Coordinator

COMPENSATION:

$25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

CLOSING DATE:

Open until a suitable candidate is found

JOB NUMBER:

2025-65