Group Home, Residential Care Worker

3 weeks ago


Comox, Canada Rivercity Inclusion Society Full time

**WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?**

**LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE?**

The Residential Care Worker works as a member of a team responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living and to provide opportunities to promote independence and self-esteem. The Residential Care Worker is responsible for introducing and implementing ideas and activities that will increase the resident’s independence and social skills.

**Celebrating it's 61st year, RiverCity Inclusion Soc** is responsible for the operation of several permanent residential services. All of the homes have unique characteristics but share a caring, supportive environment to help residents achieve their optimum level of independence. Our residents are adults, living with developmental disabilities.

**This posting is for temporary and permanent FULL TIME work in the COMOX VALLEY.**

As the residential group homes are open all hours every day of the week, the hours of work for the position include weekend and evening shifts (Shifts can start from 7am, you may be required to work a shift up until 11pm finishes. Typically staff work 8/12 hours ).The typical shifts are; 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and nightshift (awake) 11pm-7am.

As our Residential Care Worker is working within the person's home we are looking for **caring, compassionate, respectful** individuals who are **passionate about supporting others.**

**REQUIREMENTS TO BEGIN PROGRAM ORIENTATION**:

- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License _(Class 4 Driver's License will be required upon 90 days of hire)_
- First Aid and CPR
- Negative TB test results
- Criminal Record Check
- Food Safe Certification

**Upon successful recruitment and selection process we will discuss how to obtain these.**

**Costs associated with pre-employment requirements will be reimbursed upon successful completion of probation period.**

**QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS**
- **FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN**:

- Human Services Worker Certification or certification in a relevant field is beneficial but **not essential**.
- Prior job experience (paid or volunteer), working with people with developmental disabilities is an asset, but not essential.
- Have an understanding and ability to work with individuals with mental disability and complex care needs, or **be willing to learn**.
- Has **enthusiasm and energy to be a contributing team member**.
- Must be **physically fit, willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job**.

**WE WILL OFFER YOU**:

- full and ongoing training, development, coaching and support
- working in a fun, caring and supportive environment
- meals during shift
- Reimbursement for costs associated to qualifications at the recruitment stage
- working under the Community Living Services Collective Agreement (BCGEU union)
- paid vacation leave
- sick leave entitlement
- Extended health and welfare benefits (for contracted employees above 20 hours per week)
- Progressive salary increase (dependent on hours worked up to a maximum of $25.19 ph)

**Job Types**: Full-time, permanent, temporary

Commencing start wage per hour: $21.63

**Covid-19 Considerations**:Covid-19 vaccination certificate / secured exemption (as per the Public Health Order) are required to work for the organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: $21.63-$25.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccination certificate / secured exemption (as per the recent Public Health Order) are required to work for the organization.

Application question(s):

- Can you confirm that you are double vaccinated against Covid-19?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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