Community Support Worker - Kelowna, Canada - Vela Canada

Vela Canada

Verified Company

Kelowna, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Vela Overview
Vela Canada consists of many non-profit societies called Microboards.

The Microboards are made up of family and friends who aim to assist an individual achieve their personal goals and take greater control of their lives.

Job Summary

Vela Canada is assisting in the search for an exceptional,
Casual/On-Call,
Community Support Worker to support a delightful woman in
Kelowna during weekday daytime hours.

This position aims to provide individual-centered assistance to help maintain her independence while achieving her personal goals. As her support worker, you will be performing the following duties and responsibilities.

Provides companionship and safe environment for the individual
Consistently assess individual's needs and wants with Microboard member(s) to generate shortterm schedules
Adapting and rescheduling individual's day accordance to behavioural/mood changes
Identify social, economic, recreational, physical, and educational programs/services to assist the individual achieve personal goal and develop relationships within the community
Assist the individual in performing household duties and daily activities in an independent manner
Accompanies and/or transports the individual to medical appointments, recreational, social and leisure activities
Assisting individual in creating connections and meaningful relationships
Other assigned duties

Why Join Us?

Flexible work environment
Opportunity to build strong meaningful relationships
Ability to work oneonone with the client
Paid onthejob training
Immediate access the Microboard members for support
Ability to take a leadership role in developing care plan
Benefits are not limited to the list above

Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements

Community Support Worker and/or Social worker certificate
Experience as a community support and/or social worker
Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Valid driver's license

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Knowledgeable of the local community, activities, and events
Ability to the work as team player with family, friends, and Microboard members
Empathy, patience and a compassionate approach
Strong organizational and time management skills
Understanding of client confidentiality and privacy
Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Basic computer literacy

Special Requirements

Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including criminal record check) or be willing to obtain on
Valid driver's abstract from ICBC
Reliable vehicle
Completed and signed Medical Consent Form
Flu shot, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Covid 19 Vaccines, Tuberculosis screening