Community Living Worker - Part time

Position: [26-108] Community Living Worker - Permanent Part time
Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25%

Position:  Community Living Worker - Permanent Part Time

Location:

Chestnut House, Delta, BC

Hours:

16 Hours per week:
Friday 11pm-7am
Saturday 11pm-7am

Salary:  $27.53

Start Date:

ASAP

We are looking for a  Community Living Worker  to join our Sources  Community Living Services  team! This individual must be  passionate, engaging, and empathic about working with people .

About Sources  SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2

SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description Of Position  Sources Community Living Homes provide all-encompassing care for residents who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are a COA accredited non-profit agency and are licensed by Fraser Health Community Care. Chestnut House is one of Sources many community living programs that provide residence to adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism who require assistance in their day to day lives.

Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for residents. We do this by fostering independence, well-being and social participation and our Community Living Workers play a vital role in this development.

Reporting to:
Chestnut House Program Manager
General Responsibilities   Build meaningful relationships.
Coaching life skills.
Assist to design and implement person centred support plans.
Provide personal care as needed.
Assist with meal preparation and diet planning.
Medication administration.
Document and report activities.
Transport individuals.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Assist with medical and dental appointments.
Liaise with various stakeholders.
Support in crisis management.
Follow and assist to maintain budgets.
Adhere to policies, procedures, collective agreement provisions, and other mandatory regulations.
Other tasks as necessary to service delivery.

Physical Demands Of Job   Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%, Recreational Activities - 25%

Cognitive Demands Of Job   Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25%

Qualifications   Post-secondary education, preferably in social services or equivalent.
Experience working in the field of social services, mental health, or equivalent.
Physically able to engage in various support and community-based activities.
Empathy and good emotional intelligence.
Work with initiative and integrity.
Class 5 Drivers license.
Criminal Record Check.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP
Benefits  All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date:
Until filled
Internal candidates will be contacted by:
October 14