Residential Support Worker

4 days ago

Powell River, Canada inclusion Powell River Society Full time

**Nature of Position**
The Residential Support Worker strives to create a warm and comfortable home atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment for residents both at home and in the community. The Residential Support Worker facilitates growth and development by providing opportunities for increasing independence and community involvement. The Residential Support Worker establishes and maintains a warm and personal relationship with each individual living in the residence. The Residential Support Worker establishes and maintains relationships of trust, security and unconditional support and implements behaviour programming focused on teaching effective coping skills to residents that promotes greater personal autonomy and richer life options. The Residential support worker effectively carries out programs and structures, with the guidance of consulting professionals, for individuals who are autistic, deaf or blind or who have another complex disability. He/she is required to provide support services during the night if needed. The Residential Support Worker is a dedicated and knowledgeable member of a comprehensive organization wide support team. As such, when deemed qualified with appropriate skills and abilities, he/she may provide services to individuals in related programs, when required.

Required Abilities
- Ability to interact effectively and develop positive relationships with specific residents living in the home.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal behaviour and communication skills.
- Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of the community living sector.
- Proven ability to assist in emergencies.
- Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others.
- Ability to involve residents in personal and household routines as well as work, recreation and other community activities.
- Good organization, time and general management skills.
- Ability to participate as a member of a residential team including flexibility.
- High quality resident care skills.
- Proven ability to assess and interpret human behaviour accurately and respond supportively.
- Ability to recognize emerging health issues and respond appropriately.

**Qualifications**:

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered_

**Requirements for Ongoing Employment**
- Criminal Record Check (renewable every 5 years)
- TB Test
- A valid WCB-approved First Aid Certificate (OFA Level 1) (willing to train)

Class 4 BC driver’s license (willing to obtain within 6 months of employment)

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

**Salary**: $21.63-$25.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to iPRS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as per the PHO order issued December 2021 for services like ours.

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