Home Support Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Community Builders Group

Community Builders Group

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Job Summary
Performs routine cleaning, and service functions in resident rooms within Community Builders Housing sites. Assists clients with room conditions and standards to maintain housing.

Salary:
$21.63/Hour (Extended Dental and Health benefits)

Job Type:
Full Time

Location:
Housing Sites

Functions and Responsibilities

Cleans, washes, disinfects resident rooms such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, furniture, mattresses, blinds, kitchen counters, fridges, microwaves, and washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, and defrosting using various manual and power cleaning equipment. Cleans, dusts and wipes down various appliances and accessories.
Collects and disposes of garbage and harm reduction supplies using proper safety precautions; performs spots cleanups as required
Launders resident clothing and linens.
Assists and supports residents in room preparation for pest control treatment.
Reports any nonroutine maintenance needs, safety, or health concerns to Building Coordinator and Housing Manager.
Assists in minor room maintenance when needed unplugging sinks and toilets.
Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Training & Experience

Grade 10
One (1) month recent related experience, or and equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Certificates in Narcan Training, First Aid, and NVCI
Successful Criminal record check

Skills & Abilities

Ability to work in a harm reduction environment which includes an observed consumption area, as well as familiarization with the principles of harm reduction.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Able to work independently with mínimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgment
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, staff and management and collateral service providers.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to work in low barrier housing environment with sensitivity to population group housed.
Ability to follow established policies and procedures

What's In It For You?

Fulfilling work supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities
Competitive salary
Extended health and dental benefits
Comprehensive training program
Opportunity for growth and development within the organization

About Us

Community Builders is a growing non-profit housing provider based in Vancouver which strives to offer a superior level of service, housing and support to the most underserved and vulnerable members of our communities.

With 20 years of expertise in Vancouver's urban core area, specializing in multi-residential housing acquisition and operation, community development; support for persons with physical health, mental health and addictions issues; property management; emergency housing provision; and social enterprise development.

Community Builders utilizes a bottom-up development approach that empowers participants to find their own paths to wellness.

Community Builders supports inclusive environments which allow participants to achieve their personalized goals and operate housing centres that are safe and supportive.