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Adult Living Support Worker

3 months ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Interior Community Services Full time

PROGRAM:
Crestline House

LOCATION:
Kamloops, BC

STATUS:
Permanent Part-Time

COMPENSATION:
$ $30.69 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)

VACANCIES:

hours per week - Tue., Wed., Thu. - 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
hours per week - Fri. and Sat. - 4:00 PM-12:00 AM

Please pick the vacancy you are interested in on the screening questions page. You can make multiple selections.

ABOUT the JOB:

The Adult Living Support Worker provides care to an adult with moderate to severe behavioral and developmental challenges, including individuals with Autism, in a home setting

The main responsibilities include:

  • Responds effectively to the client's daytoday needs
  • Carries out the behavioral plan created for the individual by their care team
  • Administers medications as per the agency policy and procedures
  • Follow seizure protocols when necessary
  • Provides personal care and hygiene
  • Connects the individual with community resources and supports them in accessing those
  • Builds on the capabilities of the individual using a strengthsbased approach
  • Accompanies on outings, appointments, and recreational activities
  • Shops, cooks, cleans and does general maintenance of the home and the yard

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

  • Diploma in Human or Social Service or other related field
  • 1year recent experience with individuals with moderate to severe behavioural and developmental challenges
  • Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

  • Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the individual, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
  • Work effectively with individuals on the Autism spectrum
  • Provide life skills support and development in the home and community
  • Practice appropriate behaviour management intervention by following behavioural/care plans of the individuals
  • Teach coping techniques, emotional regulation, and adaptive behaviour to clients
  • Recognize and deal effectively with aggressive behaviours and crisis situations using appropriate interventions
  • Liaise and communicate between clients and members of their care team
  • Advocate for the best interests of the individuals
  • Support clients in gaining independence
  • Adhere to the health and safety protocols and procedures
  • Develop and implement clientfocused schedules, plans, and goalsetting methods
  • Manage conflict effectively
  • Provide clear and accurate written documentation
  • Run and maintain a home, including shopping, cleaning, yard work, cooking, budgeting, and meal planning
  • Cook healthy, nutritional meals
  • Assess the personal safety of staff and client(s) and respond appropriately to crisis situations
  • Work effectively independently and as a strong member of a team

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid Class 5 Driver's license and safe driving record
  • Access to reliable transportation to report to the scheduled shifts on time. Access to a vehicle is an asset.
  • Complete set of Covid19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
  • Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care, and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
  • This job requires union membership.

BENEFITS:

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Community involvement and wellbeing activities
  • For roles over 20 hrs
/week:

Extended Health Care including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, etc., and Employee & Family Assistance Program


Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status.

Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.