Residential Care Worker - North Vancouver, Canada - IDS (formerly North Shore ConneXions Society)

IDS (formerly North Shore ConneXions Society)

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

IDS (formerly North Shore ConneXions Society) is a leading provider of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are recognized as one of the most innovative and responsive companies in the field of education for our efforts to keep education at the center of our operations. IDS (formerly North Shore ConneXions Society) is currently seeking a Full-Time
Residential Care Workers for the
North Vancouver, BC area.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will provide assistance for all activities of daily living and personal care services in the home to create a safe and healthy environment for our clients.

Your primary responsibility is to provide daily caregiving activities in the home to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our clients.

What we offer:

Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care
Wellness program

Requirements:

Certificate in a healthcarerelated field (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
Valid Class 5 or 4 driver's license with suitable abstract and reliable transportation
Must be able to pass a criminal background check according to local laws.
Minimum of six months of relevant experience in a similar environment
Experience with challenging behaviors, mental health concerns, and delivery of personal care
Knowledge of Diabetes, Dementia, special diets, and mechanical lifts will be required.
Criminal record check, valid First Aid, Medical Approval, TB Clearance, satisfactory Reference Checks, 2 COVID19 vaccines (PHO)

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Residential Care Worker provides a comfortable home environment in which individuals with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to live active and fulfilling lives.
Provide companionship and basic care to clients including: bathing, dressing, eating, drinking and using the bathroom
Supports individuals to become participate in all areas of daily living.
Assist clients with physical therapy goals
Must have an adequate knowledge on how to prepare people for bed including light housekeeping duties like laundry, meal preparation, etc.
Ability to follow instructions and respect privacy of individuals entrusted to you
Excellent physical condition, must be able to lift 50 lbs., walk, stand, bend, kneel, push, pull, climb and be able to see well throughout the day
Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to assist them with their daily activities
Works as part of a team to ensure that individuals achieve personally meaningful goals for independence, community access, and skill development.
General administration, report writing, record keeping, and accountability of funds.

Salary:
$25.05-$28.75 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement: