#1802 - Float Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

JOB TITLE: Float Residential Care Worker  | #1802
SERVICE AREA: Residential Services
LOCATION: Vancouver
START DATE: As soon as possible
TERM/STATUS: Permanent Part Time
SCHEDULE/HRS: Afternoon float position Shifts may fall between 12:30 and 23:00// 7.5 hours per week
HOURLY WAGE:  $27.29 as per collective agreement

The Role:

Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community. The position ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living. The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment.

What We Offer:

• On-the-job Training
• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal pension plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

Requirements/Education/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, and community care is an asset
• Experience in supporting mental health and positive Behavioral Reinforcement preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to upgrade to unrestricted Class 4 driver's license
• Satisfactory driver's abstract
• Criminal record clearance
• Medical clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs)
• Competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.