Residence Worker

**PROGRAM**: Community Living BC Supported Houses - Multiple Programs

**LOCATION**: Kamloops, BC

**STATUS**: Casual

**COMPENSATION**: Starting from $25.05 (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)

**HOURS of WORK**:
Causal employees provide their availability each month, following the guidelines below:

- Minimum 12 days of availability to be provided each month
- 4 weekdays-4weekends-4 any days in the month
- Availability is assumed for all three shifts for the 12 days provided: day, afternoon, and awake overnight.

Casual shifts are booked in advance to cover vacation and other planned absences of regular staff. There are also same-day call-outs the casual employees are expected to respond to, in case of unexpected absences.

**ABOUT THE JOB**:
Casual Residence Worker assists adults with developmental diverse abilities in a supported home environment. They promote quality of life for all residents by encouraging independence, maximizing their well-being, and enhancing social participation. This position requires shift work and a high level of personal and palliative care.

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

- Build healthy, trusting relationships with all involved parties, including the youth, colleagues, supervisors, community professionals, care teams, and family members
- Assist clients safely in and out of bed, bath via carrying, lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, and using lifts and other health equipment appropriately
- Provide personal care and hygiene
- Provide medication administration as per agency policy and procedures
- Do household tasks: housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, basic repairs
- Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours, crisis situations, and aggression
- Work independently and as an effective team member
- Communicate effectively with all involved parties through verbal and written channels
- Provide clear and accurate written documentation
- Resolve conflict and maintain positive working relationships

**EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE**:

- Community Support Worker, Resident Care Aid, or Home Support Worker Certificate
- One (1) year of recent and related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience working with adults with developmental diverse abilities is an asset

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- This position requires shift work and a high level of personal care
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent is required. Class 4 DL is an asset.
- Safe driving record
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Complete set of Covid-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)
- Tuberculosis testing showing free from TB - test provided by the employer
- adequate physical abilities to support individuals in wheelchairs, and walkers.
- This job requires union membership.
- A satisfactory criminal record check - related costs are reimbursed when employment starts.

**BENEFITS**:

- 10.6% each paycheck for vacation and stats
- 5 days/year fully paid sick leave
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Community involvement and wellbeing activities

Interior Community Services 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.