Are you looking for an exciting career in health care?
Do you want to work for a fun organization with an exceptional work culture?
Exciting opportunities exists for the right individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as a Community Support Worker. The position entails providing supports to individuals at our Footprints Day Program in North Vancouver.
Strive offers fully paid benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.
Why work for Strive?
- Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Paid orientations
- Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
- Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc. *
- Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *
- Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *
- Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Competitive compensation of $25.95/hr
- Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
- Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
- Competitive paid annual vacation
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Generous paid Health Bank
- Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
- Referral bonus program
- An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.
The program provides both community-based and home-based activities, including social, recreational, vocational, daily living skills, skill development and leisure recreation activities within a supported environment. Program and activity schedules are created to reflect the needs, preferences, and goals of each individual.
The right candidate should have experience with Behavior Management and Personal Care. Sign language is an asset, and candidate must have at least 1-2 years of experience with personal care.
Job Duties Include but not limited to:
- Knowledge and experience working with developmental, physical disabilities, mental health and behaviours
- Ability to create a meaningful routine
- Knowledgeable of creating independence vs. creating dependence
- Following health care plans*
- Completing daily documentation
- Implementing personal protocols, schedules, and activities
- Knowledge and experience with community integration and teaching life skills
Job Qualifications Include:
- Class 4 or 5 BC Driver’s License preferred and clean driver’s abstract
- BC Care Aid Registered Number (Required)
- Medication Administration Certificate from reputable school (Required)
- Minimum of 1-year experience
- Criminal Record Check
- Negative TB test
- First Aid and CPR
- Mandt Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
Available weekly schedule for temporary part-time position:
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM (30 hours)
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
Start Date: August 13, 2025
Compensation: $25.95/hour
*without precedence and without prejudice*
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
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