Residence Worker

**PROGRAM**: Lightwell Semi-independent Living - CLS
**LOCATION**: 444 St Paul Street Kamloops
**STATUS**: Permanent Full-Time
**COMPENSATION**: $25.05 - $28.75 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)
**HOURS of WORK**: 37.4 hours per week on average
**SCHEDULE**: 4 on 2 off rotation (2 day shifts 8 AM to 4 PM, 2 evening shifts 4 PM to 12 AM)

**ABOUT THE JOB**:
The Residence Worker works in a cluster living program within a condominium to support 11 adults with diverse abilities to live independently. Areas of focus include:

- Providing support in daily life skills building such as securing and maintaining stable employment, managing personal finances, enriching social and community connections, etc.
- Motivating and engaging individuals in activities that promote health and wellbeing
- Creating person-centered plans and working within the guidelines of existing plans
- Connecting individuals to applicable community resources
- Assisting with shopping, errands, household cleanliness, meal planning and preparation, medication administration, etc.
- Providing personal care as required
- Maintaining clear, timely, and accurate documentation

**EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE**:

- Community Support Certificate or equivalent
- One (1) year of recent related experience assisting persons with physical and developmental diverse abilities
- Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES**:Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to**:

- Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and cognitive diverse abilities
- Provide appropriate recreational and other activities for individuals
- Provide life skills support and development
- Provide personal care as required
- Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behaviours
- Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniques
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Problem-solve effectively
- Document and report information in a timely and accurate manner
- Manage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved
- Collaborate with other professionals, individuals, their family members, and supervisors
- Provide person-centered services in a professional and creative way

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License
- BC Class 5 DL is accepted with the condition of ability to obtain a Valid Class 4 Unrestricted driver’s license within the probationary period. (Reimbursement available for the costs)
- A safe driving record
- Access to a safe vehicle - may require Business Use insurance with $5 Million Liability (reimbursement provided)
- Complete set of Covid-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
- Physical abilities to provide individuals with personal care and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
- This job requires union membership.
- Background checks through the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and RCMP are required. (reimbursement provided)

**BENEFITS**:

- Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period
- Municipal Pension Plan
- 6% vacation accrual
- Fully paid statutory holidays
- 1 day/month sick time accrual
- Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
- Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
- Community involvement and wellbeing activities

ICS 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.