Community Support Worker
7 months ago
**Pandora Services** is looking for Community Support Workers in the Greater Vancouver area.
**Who We Are**
Pandora Services is a Community Health Organization dedicated to assisting those who require specialized support such as: Personal care, Life Skills Training, companionship, & other personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities, living with mental health challenges, & those in need of specialized support_. _We offer a holistic approach to gain a more in-depth understanding of the Client’s personal needs and to assist in the development of a personalized Care Plan.
**What the job is**
Pandora support staff provide personal, social, physical and emotional support to clients. They usually work in collaboration with community outreach programs and health teams. They provide care in the community or at clients homes and assist clients & their families in need of rehabilitation and support services.
As part of our organization, you will be expected to effectively communicate with the clients, their families, co-workers, management and any other necessary people within the clients care team.
You may also be expected to effectively write reports, complete daily charts and maintain proficiency in any other forms of communication physically or digitally.
**Responsibilities**
The responsibilities of a Community Support Worker include but are not limited to assisting with Activities of Daily Living, personal care such as grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, managing medication and other effective supports as needed as well as managing the household by assisting with chores such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc and ensuring living conditions are maintained to keep a hygienic & healthy environment.
In some cases, community support workers may advocate on behalf of the client so they know their rights when it comes to legal or financial issues.
Your role also includes monitoring the progress of your clients by observing their daily activities. Filing reports to a supervisor and/or manager to determine what programs work best with particular types of clients. Daily charting to properly track clients medications, behaviors and conducting evaluations of the effectiveness of certain programs to make recommendations on ways to improve them.
It is important that support workers understand that each client is an individual with specific needs based on their unique situation. All Pandora staff will receive adequate training based on the individual client and will be able to translate their skills to the individualized care plan of the client.
Pandora staff is also expected to effectively communicate with management for any additional education and/or training if needed.
**Qualifications**
Previous experience in a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience with Mental Health is preferred but required
- Previous Personal Care experience is a **requirement**:
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- **Valid** Level 1 First Aid & CPR Level C
- Criminal Record Checks Required
- NVCI or MANDT training an asset
**Why you should chose us**
At Pandora Services, it’s our Mission to help individuals connect to their community resources, strengthen professional relationships, & assist in the development of our client’s self-confidence in order to better prepare them for their future.
Our goal is to help our clients feel empowered & assist them in becoming a valued member of the community and in doing so we strive to provide our staff with the appropriate support tailored specially to you in order to help you reach your fullest potential.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you a Canadian Citizen and/or are you eligible to work in Canada?
**Education**:
- Secondary School (required)
**Experience**:
- personal care: 1 year (required)
- Mental Health & violence prevention: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid & CPR-C Certification (required)
- Non-restricted Drivers License (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (required)
Work Location: On the road
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