Community Support Worker

2 days ago

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Pacific Coast Community Resources Full time $25,950 - $29,760 per year

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

About the role

As our Community Support Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to people living in staffed homes within their community. You'll encourage and empower the people we support to be independent and self-determining and to live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your team's success.

Core Responsibilities

Ensure the supported persons' rights and choices are respected and advocate as neededInteract effectively with people we supportEmpower the people we support to be full citizens of their communityParticipate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service PlansFoster positive relationships with persons' family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the communityAssist with activities of daily living and medication administrationExcellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies including mental health needsRecord the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the people we support on our case management databaseTo work in conjunction with the people we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

You will have

Grade 12 educationCommunity Support Worker Diploma or equivalentMinimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health careCurrent Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificatesPrevious behaviour management course/trainingAbility to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community membersNon-verbal communication skillsMust be comfortable with full personal careClass 4 driver's licence preferred, a Class 5 at minimumSatisfactory Driver's AbstractCriminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adultsA negative TB TestModerate computer literacyEligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. PCCR is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.

What we offer

On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety,
Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification
Community involvement
An inclusive, supportive work environment
Competitive Salary $25.95 – $29.76 per hour
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package
Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.

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