[26-108] Community Living Worker - Permanent Part time

Job summary

Build supportive relationships with residents and help them develop independence through life-skills coaching, personal care, meal support, medication administration, and person-centered plans. Document activities, provide transportation and appointment support, liaise with stakeholders, assist with crisis management and budgets, and maintain a safe environment.

Job details

Position: Community Living Worker - Permanent Part Time Location: Chestnut House, Delta, BC Hours: 16 Hours per week: Friday 11pm-7am Saturday 11pm-7am Salary: $27.53 Start Date: ASAP We are looking for a Community Living Worker to join our Sources Community Living Services team! This individual must be passionate, engaging, and empathic about working with people. About Sources SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism. Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community. Description Of Position Sources Community Living Homes provide all-encompassing care for residents who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. We are a COA accredited non-profit agency and are licensed by Fraser Health Community Care. Chestnut House is one of Sources many community living programs that provide residence to adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism who require assistance in their day to day lives. Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for residents. We do this by fostering independence, well-being and social participation and our Community Living Workers play a vital role in this development. Reporting to: Chestnut House Program Manager General Responsibilities Build meaningful relationships. Coaching life skills. Assist to design and implement person centred support plans. Provide personal care as needed. Assist with meal preparation and diet planning. Medication administration. Document and report activities. Transport individuals. Maintain a safe work environment. Assist with medical and dental appointments. Liaise with various stakeholders. Support in crisis management. Follow and assist to maintain budgets. Adhere to policies, procedures, collective agreement provisions, and other mandatory regulations. Other tasks as necessary to service delivery. Physical Demands Of Job Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50%, Recreational Activities - 25% Cognitive Demands Of Job Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25% Qualifications Post-secondary education, preferably in social services or equivalent. Experience working in the field of social services, mental health, or equivalent. Physically able to engage in various support and community-based activities. Empathy and good emotional intelligence. Work with initiative and integrity. Class 5 Drivers license. Criminal Record Check. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP Benefits All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Closing Date: Until filled Internal candidates will be contacted by: October 14

What you’ll do

Build supportive relationships with residents and help them develop independence through life-skills coaching, personal care, meal support, medication administration, and person-centered plans. Document activities, provide transportation and appointment support, liaise with stakeholders, assist with crisis management and budgets, and maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

Post-secondary education, preferably in social services or an equivalent field, and experience in social services, mental health, or a related area are preferred. Applicants must be physically able to participate in support activities, demonstrate empathy and integrity, hold a Class 5 driver's license, and complete a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Employee And Family Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Relationship Building
• Life Skills Coaching
• Person-Centered Support Planning
• Personal Care
• Meal Preparation
• Diet Planning
• Medication Administration
• Documentation And Reporting
• Transportation
• Medical And Dental Appointment Support
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Crisis Management
• Budget Management
• Empathy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Class 5 Driver's License

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare

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