Adult Living Support Worker - Kamloops, Canada - Interior Community Services

Interior Community Services

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Kamloops, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

PROGRAM:
Crestline House

LOCATION:
Kamloops, BC

STATUS:
Permanent Part-Time

COMPENSATION:
$ $30.69 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

VACANCIES:

hours per week - Tue., Wed., Thu. - 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
hours per week - Fri. and Sat. - 4:00 PM-12:00 AM

Please pick the vacancy you are interested in on the screening questions page. You can make multiple selections.

ABOUT the JOB:

The Adult Living Support Worker provides care to an adult with moderate to severe behavioral and developmental challenges, including individuals with Autism, in a home setting

The main responsibilities include:

Responds effectively to the client's daytoday needs
Carries out the behavioral plan created for the individual by their care team
Administers medications as per the agency policy and procedures
Follow seizure protocols when necessary
Provides personal care and hygiene
Connects the individual with community resources and supports them in accessing those
Builds on the capabilities of the individual using a strengthsbased approach
Accompanies on outings, appointments, and recreational activities
Shops, cooks, cleans and does general maintenance of the home and the yard

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Human or Social Service or other related field
1year recent experience with individuals with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental challenges
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
Work effectively with individuals on the Autism spectrum
Provide life skills support and development in the home and community
Practice appropriate behaviour management intervention by following behavioural/care plans of the individuals
Teach coping techniques, emotional regulation, and adaptive behaviour to clients
Recognize and deal effectively with aggressive behaviours and crisis situations using appropriate interventions
Liaise and communicate between clients and members of their care team
Advocate for the best interests of the individuals
Support clients in gaining independence
Adhere to the health and safety protocols and procedures
Develop and implement clientfocused schedules, plans, and goalsetting methods
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
Assess the personal safety of staff and client(s) and respond appropriately to crisis situations
Work effectively independently and as a strong member of a team

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class 5 Driver's license and safe driving record
Access to reliable transportation to report to the scheduled shifts on time. Access to a vehicle is an asset.
Complete set of Covid19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care, and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
This job requires union membership.

BENEFITS:

Paid vacation and sick leave
Training and professional development opportunities
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
For roles over 20 hrs

/week:

Extended Health Care including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, etc., and Employee & Family Assistance Program

Interior Community Services 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.