Who we are:
Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Hands-On Training
- Group Benefit package to all employees working 20 hours or more in a permanent position; includes extended Health/Dental, MSP and MPP
- Promotion of lifelong learning with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
- Annual Events to bring everyone together; people we support, their families and our team
Who we are seeking:
SB is looking for someone to balance out her dedicated support team. SB is fun to work with which is why she has so many fantastic long term staff. She lives with a cat and has a roommate. SB appreciates a balance of fun, quiet and healthy activity. She enjoys movies, theatre and sailing, just to name a few of her interests. On the weekends, SB may attend family functions.
SB is usually a quiet communicator and uses a pictorial book to communicate with you. She also uses eye movement and body language to let you know what she needs. It takes a bit of time to learn her communication style but once you do it is easy to communicate with her.
You will help SB with all her personal care. She has a ceiling lift to help with transfers. SB also has a feeding tube. SB's team helps her get to appointments and any other activities during the day.
All training is provided.
Class 4 Driver's License is required.
Location
Vancouver, BC (Champlain Heights)
Reports to
Program Manager
Rate of Pay
$24.50/hour to $26.65/hour; Asleep overnight (10PM to 4AM) $18.40/hour to $18.85/hour; Awake overnight (4AM to 8AM) $20.20/hour to $22.60/hour
Probation
3 Months
Preferred Training or Experience
- Supported someone in the community
- Knowledge of computers and adaptive equipment
- Experience with lifts and transfers or willing to learn
- Comfortable in professional settings
Specific Training or Experience Required
Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others; Supporting people who get anxious ; Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
Expected Hours of Work
6:30pm Saturdays to 6:30pm Sundays
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.40-$26.65 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work the hours as specified in the posting? (24 hours shift including overnight)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 4 or 5 Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person