Residence Worker

Community Living Services Part Time Kamloops, BC $27.53 - $31.57 CAD per hour

• Certificate in Community or School Support Work, Resident Care Aide, or Home Support Work
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with seniors with diverse developmental abilities
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License (Class 5 accepted if able to upgrade within probation—costs reimbursed)
• Safe driving record
• Access to a reliable vehicle (an asset)
• Physical ability to support individuals with personal care and recreational activities—includes lifting, transferring, mobility support, and using health equipment safely
• Training provided at no cost (CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, Safe Talk, Food Safety, Medication Management, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training, Antibullying and etc.); existing certifications are a plus
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (through BC Ministry of Public Safety)
• UCFW Union membership required (1.8% dues deducted from pay)

• Compensation: $27.53-$31.57
• Extended Health Care (Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Life Insurance, EFAP) after probation
• 3 weeks’ vacation after 1 year, increasing with seniority
• 1 sick day per month accrued
• Step wage increases every 2,000 hours (up to Step
  4)
• Internal priority for future vacancies
• Community involvement and wellness activities
• Paid training and professional development
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer; eligibility based on service and wages

The Residence Worker provides dedicated support to an adult with diverse abilities in a supported home environment. They promote the resident’s quality of life by encouraging independence, maximizing well-being, and enhancing social participation.

• Collaborates with the resident, caregivers, and other community professionals to assess needs and develop and attain individual goals. Adjusts goals and strategies as required.
• Assesses personal care and health needs and performs care as required.
• Plans and facilitates activities that support the resident’s independence and encourage meaningful community connections.
• Prepares and provides healthy meals and snacks, ensuring the resident’s specific dietary needs are met.
• Manages general household tasks, including meal planning and preparation, shopping, laundry, yard maintenance, and minor household repairs.
• Administers medication following agency procedures.
• Supports the resident in self-advocacy and liaises with social workers, community resources, family, etc.
• Teaches relationship-building skills while fostering self-esteem, self-advocacy, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Assists the resident in managing personal finances as needed.
• Schedules and provides transportation for the resident using the program accessibility van for medical, optical, and dental appointments, family visits, recreational outings, etc.
• Recognizes and responds to potential risks and emergency situations to minimize harm to the resident, staff, and/or the public. Takes proactive measures to prevent potential escalations.
• Manages the residential budget, including clear and accurate documentation of petty cash and spending.
• Maintains daily logs and documentation related to the resident’s activities, well-being, and progress.
• Ensures all required documentation is complete, timely, and accurate.

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with individuals, families, teams, and professionals
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviours, crises, and aggression
• Support life skills development using a strengths-based approach
• Develop and implement client-focused plans, schedules, and goals
• Work independently and collaboratively as a reliable team member
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