Home Support Worker

Position: Home Support Worker - (2026-118)
Community Living Services Part Time Kamloops, BC $27.53 - $31.57 CAD per hour

Home Support or Health Care Aide Certificate

Minimum one (1) year related experience working with individuals with diverse abilities and varying complex needs

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

A safe driving record (abstract)

Own reliable vehicle insured with Business Use/ $5 Million third-party liability. (reimbursement provided)

Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals in wheelchairs, or walkers, lifting, transferring, using lifts appropriately, pushing, pulling, bending, and assisting clients safely in and out of vehicles, etc. (Necessary on-the-job training is provided to ensure the safety of the participant and worker.)

Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt-RC, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, CLBC Privacy, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training, Anti-Bullying, and Harassment.

This position requires Union membership and 1.8% union dues are deducted from each pay.

Background checks through the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and RCMP are required.

BENEFITS

COMPENSATION:  $27.53-$31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

Vacation accrual at 3 weeks per year (6%) and a stat holiday bank (6% of worked hours).

Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development

Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Temporary part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined after 2 years of continuous service in the role. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.

Up to 5 days/year of fully paid sick leave available for use after 90 days in the position

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4

Community involvement and wellbeing activities

Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies

ABOUT THE JOB
The Home Support Worker supports individuals with diverse abilities in their homes with personal care, hygiene, and household duties. The main responsibilities include:

Monitors the overall well-being of the individual and reports any changes

Provides personal care, including feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, etc.

Monitors and administers medication, as directed following agency procedures

Manages household duties such as laundry, shopping, housekeeping, etc.

Provides life skills support and development

Fosters healthy eating habits through planning and preparing meals.

Transports individuals to appointments and other places

Implements the agency's health and safety standards while working with the individuals

Ensures that the individuals' behavioral plans are followed

Collaborates with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisors

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES
Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Interact effectively and build rapport with individuals with diverse abilities

Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behaviours

Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate interventions

Work independently and as a member of a team

Problem-solve effectively and make ethical decisions

Document and report information in written format

Manage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved

Provide person-centered services in a professional and creative way

Advocate for people with diverse abilities within the community

Show utmost care for the confidentiality and privacy of information

JOB NUMBER:

PROGRAM:
Community Living Services - Home Support

STATUS:
Part Time

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