As per the Provincial mandate, all employees must be double-vaccinated against COVID-19.
POSITION: Community Support Worker
JOB TYPE: Casual On-call
COMPETITION NUMBER: CSW_Casual
HOURS PER WEEK: Up to 40 hours
LOCATION: Cowichan Valley
START DATE: As soon as possible
HOURS: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Awake Overnight, Weekdays, Weekends
NUMBER OF VACANCIES FOR THIS JOB: 5-7
Clements Centre Society is committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing equitable opportunities for minorities including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and LGBTQIA2S+ applicants. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of the current and evolving population. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
We feel grateful and honoured to provide our services on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lyackson, Stz'uminus, Penelakut, Halalt, Dididaht, Pacheedaht, Quw'utsun, Malahat, and
Ts'iibaa-asatuz people.
About this position: As an integral part of the Community Living Team, you will support the quality of life for the persons served by ensuring that their physical, social, vocational, educational and medical needs are met. You will also participate in the implementation of all aspects of the participant’s program, including agency policies, procedures and philosophy. You will assist residents to live successfully in our staffed group homes, and ensure that their needs are met. You will also help enhance the residents’ quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.
What you will be bringing:
· Enthusiasm, empathy, warmth, and understanding that aligns with our vision, mission and values
· Demonstrated ability to advocate, provide personalized support and teach life skills and self-advocacy skills to participants and families
· Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living including support systems
· Ability to work effectively with families, staff, volunteers, and organizations
· Ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
· Ability to perform lifts and transfers of clients
· Effective interpersonal communication skills
· Demonstrated good time and general management skills
· Positive role model, including modeling a healthy lifestyle
Requirements of the job:
· A Community Support Worker Certificate, or equivalent education and experience
· Three months’ experience delivering similar services supporting individuals with disabilities in community settings
· Valid First Aid and CPR certification
· Valid Food Safety Certification
· You will need to have a drivers’ license, a current and satisfactory criminal record check, a satisfatory drivers’ abstract, a physician’s health reference, and a negative TB test
· Experience using Microsoft Office suite, preferred
Additional information:
· This position is open to all qualified individuals and requires Union membership (BCGEU)
· May be required to use personal vehicle
· Successful applicants must acquire Class 4 Unrestricted drivers’ license in order to pass the trial period
Job Types: Casual, Full-time
Salary: $27.70-$31.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? Are you fully immunized against Covid-19?
Work Location: In person
