Rehabilitation Care Worker

Cheshire Homes Society of BC is seeking Casual Rehabilitation Care Worker to support our clients with life skills rehabilitation and activities of daily living. If you are passionate about seeing people with multiple barriers gain independence through measurable steps and compassionate support, then this job is for you

Please note, the successful applicant must have a Current Class 5 BC Drivers License, and a personal vehicle to use for all shifts, and will be required to drive clients to appointments in the community.
- **Our Mission**:_
- To support persons with disabilities to achieve their optimal level of independence and enhance their quality of life through innovative services, education and community integration._
- **Our Vision**:_
- Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia will be a recognized leader and dependable brand in delivering best practices and achieving successful outcomes for persons with disabilities, throughout the province._
- **Our Values**:_
- Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia values the clients that they serve, staff, volunteers and stakeholders through relationships that are of quality, meaning and purpose, promoting ability out of disability._

Our values are represented under four key words whereby we recognize that each individual has the right to **Acceptance, Empowerment, Independence and Opportunity**.

**Job Summary**:
In consultation with the manager, the Rehabilitation Care Worker - Key Worker provides life skills training, personal care, access to community leisure programs, companionship, housekeeping duties and support to individuals with a brain injury living in a group home or apartment program, while providing a safe, natural, clean, home-like environment. Empower the residents to be as independent as possible and to achieve an active, productive and rewarding lifestyle. Works side by side with the residents, when necessary, encouraging positive, creative experiences to enhance resident quality of life and teach life skills. In all situations, the rehabilitation care worker - key worker encourages the resident to perform all aspects of daily living as independently as possible, providing support where necessary. The key worker works with all the residents, with key responsibilities of specific residents, booking medical appointments, having weekly meetings with the resident(s), filling out weekly charts, writing monthly reports and weekly schedules, and contributing to the care plan of the resident(s).

**Required Qualifications**:

- Recent related experience working with the brain injured or other disabled population in a group home setting
- Current certification and documents in Emergency First Aid or equivalent & CPR level A
- Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Class 5 BC Driver’s License (International Driver's License and Class 7 N are not acceptable)
- The use of a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and other outings.

**The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the following documentation**:

- Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License (Class 5 learners, Class 7, and International Drivers Licenses are **not** acceptable)
- An acceptable 5 year Driving History Report from ICBC
- Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination
- Proof of a recent Negative Tuberculosis Test
- A Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR Level A
- Proof of any related Diplomas, or other Education Certificates
- The Contact Information for at least 3 employment references

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.92 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person