Backfill Residential Care Worker

**THE ITA WEGMAN ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA**

**BACKFILL RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER**
- **Role Description**:_ _Part time - evenings/weekends_
- **Availability**:_ The successful applicant must be available on evenings and weekends.

**THE ORGANIZATION**

The Ita Wegman Association of BC for Curative Education and Social Therapy (Glenora Farm) is an intentional community based on an organic farm located in the rural community of Glenora in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Through the modalities of cooperative agriculture, inclusive arts and culture, and integrated home supports, Glenora Farm provides life-enriching day programs and empowering residential care for adults with developmental disabilities (Companions).

**OUR MISSION STATEMENT**

It is our common endeavor to create an environment in which those who are in need of special care, and those who provide it, can relate to each other as individuals rather than as professionals and clients. Thus we make room for creativity and personal fulfillment in the context of each person's privacy and spiritual freedom. In the way we live together, in the way we care for the land and in the things we create, we intend to uphold the ideals of Camphill, in which each contributes what they are able to, and receives in turn what they need.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**

The Backfill Residential Care Worker is responsible for supporting the Residential Care Worker and the Supporting Residential Care Worker in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the health, well-being, and safety of Companions.

The Backfill Residential Care Worker provides support for Companions, including but not limited to physical care, help with feeding, and hygiene including washing, shaving, tooth brushing and toileting. The Backfill Residential Care Worker participates in household tasks as requested and models a positive lifestyle, contributing to a high quality of life and greater self-reliance for Companions.

The Backfill Residential Care Worker communicates directly with the Primary and Supporting House Coordinators regarding care and support of Companions. The Backfill Residential Care Worker honours and follows established household routines and Companion’s plans (risk assessment, care plan, recreation plan, behaviour support plan, safety plan, etc.)

The Backfill Residential Care Worker actively participates in the implementation and ongoing documentation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and assists with the implementation of effective plans to maintain, or teach new skills and behaviours; supports actions to reinforce and maintain effective skills and positive behaviours over time.

The Backfill Residential Care Worker supports independence and provides opportunities for Companions to learn and practice new skills; they provide opportunities for Companions to develop and promote their gifts, talents, qualities and abilities. The Backfill Residential Care Worker understands and practices each Companion's preferred method of communication.

The Backfill Residential Care Worker also works with other Residential Care Workers and Supporting Residential Care Workers to facilitate relationship building, encouraging and supporting Companions living at Glenora Farm to explore and access broader community programs and services where appropriate.

**TASKS AND DUTIES**

**Report Management**: The Backfill Residential Care Worker is expected to complete relevant reporting as required, accurately and in a timely manner. The Backfill Residential Care Worker is involved in reviewing, sharing feedback, and providing information/updates on the Companion’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).

**Database review and entries**: The Backfill Residential Care Worker is responsible for reviewing the Companion database and making entries including, but not limited to: incident reporting,critical incident reporting, goal tracking, entering meeting minutes, and ongoing event tracking.

**Annual report creation**: Collaborates with Primary Residential Care Workers and Supporting Residential Care Workers on annual submission of noteworthy events for the household (residence) activities, comings and goings, fun stories, and photos.

**Fiscal Management**: The Backfill Residential Care Worker is responsible for accurate and timely receipt submission and processing. The Backfill Residential Care Worker should work collaboratively with and refer to Primary and Supporting Residential Care Workers when it comes to Companion funds management.

**Homemaking**: The Backfill Residential Care Worker helps make a house a home, and is involved in cleaning, cooking, snack preparation, housekeeping, and light gardening as requested by the Primary or Supporting Residential Care Workers.

**Supervision**:The Backfill Residential Care Worker is supervised by the Primary and Supporting Residential Care Workers and the Facility Manager. The Backfill Residential Care Worker supports the delegation and task d