Community Support Worker

**Community Support and Residential Care Worker**

**Position Type**:Casual positions available

**Location**:Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge Area

**Compensation**: $25.95 per hour - as per Community Living Collective Agreement
- pos_**Abilities** assists individuals with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives. We accomplish this by partnering with local communities to provide a comprehensive range of person-centered services for individuals and the families who care for them.

We thrive to help our employees experience joy, meaning and beauty at work. They have more opportunities to be creative and autonomous, living life doing what they love.

We are currently searching for passionate individuals to make a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. Gain the gratification of knowing you are instrumental in helping individuals create their success

**About YOU**:

- You hold a strong commitment to protecting the Human Rights of our persons served. This commitment comes from your grounded philosophy of supporting people with challenges living and working in the community.
- You hold a degree or certification in human services (or related discipline) or you have an acceptable combination of education/experience.
- You have experience working with people who live with physical, mental or social barriers.
- You can be the creative spark or productive dynamo in a team; having an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, maturity and tact.
- You are a confident writer, speaker and are rarely intimidated in any conversation.
- You are a great organizer; deadlines are up-to-date on your calendar or meals are prepped for the week.
- You know your way around the local community, having knowledge of the resources and services available.

**You MUST have the following**:

- Current Community Care or Emergency First Aid and CPR level B or C +AED
- TB Screening Form
- A clear Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults (a consent form will be provided upon hire)

**Additional assets YOU may have we value**:

- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Class 4 Driver's License
- Health Care Education (HCA, Nursing)

**YOUR Typical Day**:

- You will be an advocate for people’s desires and choices.
- You promote each individual’s independence and help create opportunities for them to learn and practice new skills.
- You could be acting in theatre, drawing art or holding music sessions with individuals to develop and promote their gifts, talents, qualities and abilities.
- You will learn and practice with each individual’s method of communication. You will also help grow and develop their method of communication.
- You provide input in developing, implementing and documenting each individual’s Personal Service Plans (PSPs).
- You help individuals with their personal care needs and assist in maintaining a standard which will ensure that they are seen positively by their friends, family and community.
- You support individuals in building and maintaining fulfilling relationships with family, friends and neighbors.
- You administer medication, arrange for travel, and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
- You maintain positive working relationships with all professionals involved in the care of the individual.

**YOUR Application**:
posAbilities is committed to supporting good and full lives, for everyone. Our organization is a place where inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are integral to our culture and operations. Our goal is to support every person in presenting their true self within the communities where they live and work.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person