Community Support Worker

Pacific Coast Community Resources is currently recruiting part-time and casual staff to work with a disabled woman who lives with her mother in Surrey. The shifts are Thursdays and Fridays, 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm. This lovely woman has diverse needs and abilities. In addition, we are looking to add to our casual employment pool for our other staffed homes and community inclusion programs.

Core Responsibilities

- Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed
- Interact effectively with the person we support
- Empower them to be a full citizen of their community
- Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans
- Foster positive relationships with person’s family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the community
- Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
- Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the people we support on our case management database
- To work in conjunction with the people we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

You will have

- Grade 12 education
- Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care
- Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
- Previous behavior management course/training
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
- Restricted class 4 driver’s license (for Full-Time positions)
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
- TB Test
- Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. PCCR is a family-oriented agency that is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve, and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.

What we offer

On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety,
Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification
Community involvement
An inclusive, supportive work environment
Competitive Salary $25.95 – $29.76 per hour
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

Do you have 2 years or more of experience working with one or more people living with a disability?

Do you have a valid SIN and are legally eligible to work in Canada?*

Are you eligible to work in Health Service Field Occupations?*

Are you a current or former employee at Pacific Coast?*

If yes, who are your manager(s)?

Do you have a valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence?*

Do you have a valid BC Class 4 Driver's Licence to drive passenger vehicles?*

If no Class 5 or Class 4 Driver's Licence, which Class Driver's Licence do you have?

Are you willing to relocate?*

Do you have emergency first aid / CPR training?*

Do you have any Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training? ie MANDT, or CPI, etc.*

Do you have a valid and up-to-date Criminal Record Check? (CRCs are valid for five years)*

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