Respite Assistant

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Health and Home Care Society of BC Full time

Respite Assistant - 0.56 FTE - Family Respite Centre

Job Posting: 2024 H-4

**About Us**:
The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent, BC-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to promote health and deliver supportive care services to communities throughout British Columbia.

We operate a range of charitable programs, including Meals on Wheels, the Community Integration Project, and the Family Respite Centre in Vancouver, with plans for a new Centre in the North Shore. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are essential to our success and the fulfillment of our mission.

The Family Respite Centre offers a great team atmosphere, home-like setting providing services to clients and their families who are seeking respite care in the community. Clients are short-stay in our 12 bed overnight unit or attending our Adult Day Program.

**Position Overview**:
The Respite Assistant is responsible to provide assistance to clients with activities of daily living and personal care. In collaboration with the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator provides input to the development and evaluation of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program to meet specific client needs. Implements and participates in established activities of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Completion of resident care aide/home support worker certificate program from a recognized college or completion of a therapeutic activity worker certificate program from a recognized college. Six month or longer program required.
- Two years recent experience working with a physically and/or mentally frail adult population.
- One year recent experience working as resident care aide/home support worker with personal care.
- Must be registered as a BC Care Aide & Community Worker.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Current Food Safe level 1 certificate.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check and recent tuberculosis screening required.
- Or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

**What we offer**:

- Salary Range: Grid 21 $27.92- $29.60 (April 1, 2024 rates)
- Permanent Part Time
- 0.56 FTE
- Positions covered by HEU Community Subsector Collective Agreement.
- Easy commute with bus stops nearby or free street parking.

The Family Respite Centre is located in the Killarney area of Vancouver. Easy commute -bus stops in front of the building or there is free neighbourhood street parking.

**Working at Care BC**:
We are stronger by acknowledging the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings to the team. We are committed to recruiting, maintaining, and growing a diverse workforce representing the communities we are pleased to serve. Accommodation will be provided upon request during the selection process. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, collaborative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Care Society of BC acknowledges and operates on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

**How to Apply**:
We look forward to hearing from you.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $27.92-$29.60 per hour

Work Location: In person

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