Job Description

The Residential Care Worker works under the direction of the Residential Supervisor in providing a comfortable home environment in which adults with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live active and fulfilling lives. They work as part of a team to ensure that individuals achieve personally meaningful goals for independence, community access and skill development.

We have 2 residential homes in Squamish-- one downtown and one in Valleycliffe. Our individuals are supported 24hr/day in their home and community. Our goal is to support an individual's choices and independence with a shared commitment of respect, rights and dignity.

We are currently hiring for casual positions.

Qualifications:

Certificate in related human/social service field. One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Job Skills and Abilities:

Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work as part of a team with a variety of staff, professionals, and other members of the community. Commitment and interest in the field of service to individuals living with a developmental disability with preference given to direct experience working in the field of Community Living. Experience working with people who live with disabilities or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities:

Participates in goal setting and program planning (Individual Service Plan) for individuals living in a residence. Assists residents with meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements personal service plans. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting. This may include transfer of function duties. Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy. Transports and assists residents to attend appointments, shopping or leisure activities. Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services. Reports repair and maintenance concerns to the Residential Supervisor. Maintains documentation such as charting, communications logs, daily activities of residents and financial records as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Criminal Record Search. Signed Confidentiality form. Approved reference check. Valid First Aid Certificate. Valid Food Safe certificate. T.B. test clearance. Physician's letter stating that health is sufficient for the job.

Benefits and Perks:

Healthcare:

Once staff have passed their probationary period, we offer an extended health program through Group Health to all staff working more than 20 hours a week. The plan covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The premiums of the plan are 100% employer-paid.

Vacation & Leave:

Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. This equals 15 days of holidays (3 weeks/year). After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

Retirement Pension:

A full-time employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS after 6 months of employment.

Other Perks:

Casual dress, paid sick days, and more.

Compensation:

As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is

$25.95 per hour.

Apply today at:

jobs@sscs.ca

#INDHP

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program Paid time off
Schedule:

Evening shift Holidays Morning shift Night shift On call Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Do you live in Squamish? If you do not yet live in the region, do you have reliable housing arranged?
Please be aware that housing is extremely hard to secure in the area and we are unable to offer relocation assistance.

Experience:

Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Safety Certification (preferred) driver's license (preferred)
Location:

Squamish, BC (required)
Work Location: In person