The Residential Care Worker works as a member of a team responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities in carrying out 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 individual’s independence and social skills.
The schedule for this position is Thursday through Monday each week with rotating hours.
Job Duties/ Responsibilities
- Responds to all personal care requirements
- Communicates changes to resident’s health and needs
- Administers medications and records medication dispensing information in accordance with established protocols.
- Provides each individual with socialization and life skills training, and acts as a role model for acceptable and appropriate behavior.
- Participates in program planning, development and implementation
- Follows directions in Health Care Plans, and all Physicians’ orders
- Completes cleaning and laundry tasks on a daily basis maintaining all health and safety standards.
- Participates with all residents in all scheduled activities including swimming.
Education & Experience
- Certification in Community Support Worker, Residential Care Attendant or equivalent certification in a relevant field preferred
- 3 - 6 month’s prior job related experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Must display an understanding and ability to work with individuals with disabilities and complex care needs.
- Standard First Aid - Industry and CPR
- Class 4 BC Driver’s License
- Food Safe Certification
- Consent to a Criminal Record Check
- Negative Tuberculin Test
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.95 per hour
Expected hours: 31.83 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
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