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The Residential Care Worker assists residents with their physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs to ensure they live successfully in the community. The role involves enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities through daily living support and effective problem-solving.

Job details

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs. We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca [http://www.develop.bc.ca] for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social! JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2243 SERVICE AREA: Living Options LOCATION: Richmond, BC START DATE: October 01, 2026 TERM/STATUS: Permanent Part Time SCHEDULE/HRS: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 08:30-14:30, Thurs/Fri 07:30-14:00 // 31 hours per week HOURLY WAGE: $28.46 - $31.57 as per the collective agreement The Role: The 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: * A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan * Employee and Family Assistance Plan * Municipal Pension Plan * On-the-job Training * 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, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset. * Criminal Record Clearance * Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs) * TB Test Clearance * Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract * Class 5 Driver’s License * Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date * Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication * Eligible to work in Canada *This position requires Union membership. *This position is only open to Female applicants. For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca [http://www.develop.bc.ca] We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

What you’ll do

The Residential Care Worker assists residents with their physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs to ensure they live successfully in the community. The role involves enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities through daily living support and effective problem-solving.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in a related field such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Applicants are required to have a Class 5 Driver's License, First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting 40lbs.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits plan • Employee and family assistance plan • Municipal pension plan • On-the-job training • Educational and training opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Residential care
• Developmental disabilities support
• Adaptive communication
• Positive behavior support
• Community care
• Problem solving
• First aid
• CPR
• Lifting and transfers
• Documentation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• English Language
• Leadership
• Proactivity
• Advocacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Podcasting
• Blogs
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Workplace Inclusivity
• First Aid Certification
• Positive Behavior Support
• Developmental Disabilities
• Tuberculosis
• Abstract Class

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Residential Care Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides