Career Opportunities
Residential Care Worker – Temporary Part-Time
JUNE 2, 2017 | INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
COMPETITION NO. 17- 72
POSITION: Residential Care Worker – Temporary Part-Time. This position requires CUPE Union membership and is open to applicants of all genders
CURRENT LOCATION: Primrose Centre – Delta (Ladner)
CURRENT HOURS: 32 hours per week (Thu-Sun 1200-2000)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides care and advocacy for five adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Those duties include assisting with personal care and hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medical appointments, as well as behavioural and emotional support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 months experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Grade 12 diploma and 2 years post-secondary education, preferably in behavior sciences, social work, or community social service or equivalent
- All employment requirements (which include First Aid, NCI Training, medical clearance, TB screening, Sources training course, criminal record check, proof of SIN, immunization form, Class 5 Driver’s License) must be valid and current by agency-set deadlines or your application will not be considered
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to use a word processor (Word for Windows) to produce objective written data and reports
- Ability to follow a petty cash system and report expenses
- Participate fully in swimming, skating, biking, sports, and a wide variety of recreation and leisure activities
- Experience working with adults with Autism/PDD and/or clients with possible physical aggression, including effective responses to such behavior
- Able to actively contribute to and follow safety, behaviour management, support plans, and install consistency and stability in a home environment
- Experience working with adults with Autism/PDD
- Familiar with adult rights and responsibilities
START DATE: July 6, 2017
END DATE: October 2018 or upon return of permanent employee
SALARY: $17.47 per hour
BENEFITS: As per Collective Agreement
CLOSING DATE: June 23, 2017
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:
KEVIN REID, PROGRAM MANAGER
kreid@sourcesbc.ca
Fax: 604-946-8429
ALL INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY JUNE 23, 2017