Group Home, Residential Care Worker

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE?

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CAMPBELL RIVER, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC.

The Residential Care Worker works as a member of a team responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living and to provide opportunities to promote independence and self-esteem. The Residential Care Worker is responsible for introducing and implementing ideas and activities that will increase the resident’s independence and social skills.

Celebrating it's 62nd year, RiverCity Inclusion Soc is responsible for the operation of several permanent residential services. All of the homes have unique characteristics but share a caring, supportive environment to help residents achieve their optimum level of independence. Our residents are adults, living with developmental disabilities.

For more information about Residential Care work please check out our website: https://www.cradacl.bc.ca/working-residential-care-worker-cradacl

As the residential Group Homes are open all hours every day of the week, the hours of work for the position include weekend and evening shifts (Shifts can start from 7am, you may be required to work a shift up until 11pm finishes. Typically staff work 8/12 hours ).The typical shifts are; 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and nightshift (awake) 11pm-7am.

AWAKE NIGHT SHIFTS ARE CURRENTLY REQUIRED, AS IS THE NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM OYSTER RIVER.

Casuals must be available for 2/4 weekends, evening, holidays and short notice shifts.

As our Residential Care Worker is working within the person's home we are looking for caring, compassionate, respectful individuals who are passionate about supporting others.

## Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship or relocation packages ##

REQUIREMENTS TO BEGIN PROGRAM ORIENTATIONS

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License (Class 4 Driver's License will be required upon 90 days of hire)
• First Aid and CPR (2 day course)
• Negative TB test results
• Criminal Record Check
• Food Safe Certification

Upon successful recruitment and selection process we will discuss how to obtain these.

Costs associated with pre-employment requirements will be reimbursed upon successful completion of probation period.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN
• Human Services Worker Certification or certification in a relevant field is beneficial but not essential.
• Prior job experience (paid or volunteer), working with people with developmental disabilities is an asset, but not essential.
• Have an understanding and ability to work with individuals with mental disability and complex care needs, or be willing to learn.
• Has enthusiasm and energy to be a contributing team member.
• Must be physically fit, willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.

WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• full and ongoing training, development, coaching and support
• working in a fun, caring and supportive environment
• meals during shift
• Reimbursement for costs associated to qualifications at the recruitment stage
• working under the Community Living Services Collective Agreement (BCGEU union)
• paid vacation (for contracted employees)
• sick leave entitlement
• Extended health and welfare benefits (for contracted employees above 20 hours per week)
• Progressive salary increase

For more details on the benefits please check out our website: http://www.cradacl.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Benefits.pdf

For details on the recruitment process and timescales please visit our website: http://www.cradacl.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Recruitment%20Stages%20and%20Timescales.pdf

Covid-19 Considerations: Covid-19 vaccination certificate / secured exemption (as per the Public Health Order) are required to work for the organization.

Campbell River, or Wiweka̱̓m, is a scenic city in British Columbia on the east coast of Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage, which lies along the 50th parallel north along the important Inside Passage shipping route. Steeped in history, First Nations on the coast have known of the excellent salmon runs on the Campbell River for centuries. This area has been famous for its fishing, and people have come from far and wide to enjoy it (and hunting) here. Campbell River is renowned worldwide for spectacular snow-capped mountains, immense fjords and incredible out- door activity opportunities on land, water, and air.

Campbell River has its own airport which is less than 10km away and services Vancouver and other short distance internal flights. Sea Planes also service Campbell River to island locations (including Nanaimo and Victoria) as well as Vancouver. There is also a ferry service to neighbouring inhabited scenic Discovery Islands.

A city for people of all ages and interests, Campbell River is small in size yet large in character with something for everyone, including parks, recreation, and culture.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Salary: $25.05-$28.75 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccination certificate / secured exemption (as per the recent Public Health Order) are required to work for the organization.

Application question(s):

• Can you confirm that you are double vaccinated against Covid-19?
• Do you have a Class 5 BC Driving License?

Language:

• English (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person