Residence Worker - Kamloops, Canada - Interior Community Services

Interior Community Services

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Kamloops, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PROGRAM:
Community Living BC Supported Houses - Multiple Programs

LOCATION:
Kamloops, BC

STATUS:
Casual

COMPENSATION:
Starting from $25.05 (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

HOURS of WORK:

Causal employees provide their availability each month, following the guidelines below:

Minimum 12 days of availability to be provided each month
4 weekdays4weekends4 any days in the month

Casual shifts are booked in advance to cover vacation and other planned absences of regular staff. There are also same-day call-outs the casual employees are expected to respond to, in case of unexpected absences.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Casual Residence Worker assists adults with diverse abilities in a supported home environment. They promote quality of life for all residents by encouraging independence, maximizing their well-being, and enhancing social participation. This position requires shift work and a high level of personal and palliative care.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to**:

Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the youth, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
Assist clients safely in and out of bed, bath via carrying, lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, and using lifts and other health equipment appropriately
Provide personal care and hygiene
Provide medication administration as per agency policy and procedures
Do household tasks: housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, basic repairs
Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression
Work independently and as an effective team member
Communicate effectively with all involved parties through verbal and written channels
Provide clear and accurate written documentation
Resolve conflict and maintain positive working relationships

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Community Support Worker, Resident Care Aid, or Home Support Worker Certificate
One (1) year of recent and related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience working with adults with diverse abilities is an asset

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires shift work and a high level of personal care
A valid Class 5 Driver's license or equivalent is required. Class 4 DL is an asset.
Safe driving record
Access to a reliable vehicle
Complete set of Covid19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
Tuberculosis testing showing free from TB test provided by the employer

- adequate physical abilities to support individuals in wheelchairs, and walkers.

This job requires union membership.
A satisfactory criminal record check is required related costs are reimbursed when employment starts.

BENEFITS:

10.6% each paycheck for vacation and stats
5 days/year of fully paid sick leave
Training and professional development opportunities
Community involvement and wellbeing activities

ICS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status.

Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.