1894 - Residential Care Worker Permanent Part Time - Richmond, Canada - Developmental Disabilities Association

Developmental Disabilities Association

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you.

We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents' physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.

JOB TITLE:

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #1894

SERVICE AREA:

Residential Services

LOCATION:

Richmond

START DATE:

July 26, 2024

TERM/STATUS:

Permanent Part Time

SCHEDULE/HRS:

Thursday 16:00 - 21:30 Friday 15:30 - 20:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:30 - 14:30 // 24 hours per week

HOURLY WAGE:

***$28.25 as per collective agreement

The Role:

Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community. The position ensures the residents' physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living.

The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment.

What We Offer:

Onthejob Training
A fully employerpaid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Municipal pension plan
Educational and training opportunities
Community involvement
An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
12 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, and community care is an asset
Experience in supporting mental health and positive Behavioral Reinforcement preferred.
Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
Class 5 Driver's License and ability to upgrade to Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License
Satisfactory driver's abstract
Criminal Record Clearance
Must have training in positive behavior support
Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs)
Competency in English written and verbal communication
Eligible to work in Canada
This position requires Union membership.
This position is only open to Female applicants