Residence Worker - Barriere, Canada - Interior Community Services

Interior Community Services

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Barriere, Canada

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Description

PROGRAM:
Terry's Place

LOCATION:
Barrière, BC

STATUS:
Temporary Part-Time

TERM:
Until April 2024 or the return of the incumbent

COMPENSATION:
$ $28.75 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

HOURS of WORK: 2 days on-4 days off rotation, 12-8 AM, Awake Overnight, Average 18.72 hours per week with opportunity to pick up additional hours up to 40 hours/week.

JOB NUMBER:
#2023-81

ABOUT TERRY'S PLACE
Terry's Place is a licensed, six-bed Community Living BC residence located in Barrière, BC. It houses adults with developmental diverse abilities who require support with daily living.

The goal of Terry's Place is to maximize the quality of life for all residents while supporting them through the aging process including providing end-of-life care.

ABOUT THE JOB

Our Residence Workers at Terry's Place promote quality of life for all residents by encouraging independence, supporting their well-being, and enhancing social participation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborates with individuals, caregivers, and other community professionals to assess residents' needs and develop and attain individual goals. Adjusts goals and strategies as required.
Assesses personal care and health needs and performs care as required.
Provides activities that support residents' independence and encourage meaningful community connections.
Provides healthy meals and snacks ensuring the specific dietary needs of the individuals are met.
Manages general household chores including, meal plan and prep, shopping, laundry, yard maintenance, and repairs.
Administers medication following the agency procedures.
Supports residents to advocate for themselves and liaises with social workers, community resources, family, etc.
Teaches relationshipbuilding skills while fostering selfesteem, selfadvocacy, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Supports residents in managing their personal finances as needed.
Schedules appointments and transports clients using the program accessibility van. (medical, optical, and dental appointments, family visits, recreational outings, etc.)
Recognizes and responds to potential risks and emergency situations to minimize harm to clients, staff, and/or the public. Takes proactive measures to prevent potential aggressions and escalations.
Manages the residential budget including clear and accurate documentation of petty cash and spending.
Maintains daily client information and activity logs.
Ensures required documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Community and School Support Worker, Resident Care Aid, or Home Support Worker Certificate
One (1) year of recent related experience working with seniors with developmental diverse abilities
Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the individual, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression
Provide life skills support using a strengthsbased approach
Develop and implement clientfocused schedules, plans, and goalsetting methods
Work effectively independently and as a strong contributing member of a team
Take initiative, notice what needs to be done in the program, and follow through
Manage conflict effectively
Provide clear and accurate written documentation
Run and maintain a home, including shopping, cleaning, yard work, cooking, budgeting, and meal planning.
Cook healthy, nutritional meals

REQUIREMENTS:

Class 5 DL with the ability to obtain Class 4 within the probationary period.
An existing Class 4 Driver's License is an asset.
A safe driving record
Access to a reliable vehicle
Complete set of Covid19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
TB Testing showing free from tuberculosis
Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors. Including supporting individuals in wheelchairs, and walkers, carrying, lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, assisting clients safely in and out of bed, and bath, and using lifts, and other health equipment appropriately.
This job requires a high level of personal and some palliative care.
This job requires union membership.

BENEFITS:

Optional 10.6% additional pay with every paycheck OR paid vacation (6%) and stat leave (5%) accruals
5 days/year of fully paid sick leave
Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Opportunity to pick up additional hours

ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to wor