Casual Adult Residence Support Worker

Strive offers fully paid benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.

Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.

We have casual positions available with opportunities to grow within.

The Ideal Applicant Shall Possess

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns, and behaviours
• An understanding of the needs and barriers faced by individuals with various abilities
• Command of English language with ability to communicate effectively and complete daily documentation
• Ability to understand and follow health care plans, personal protocols, schedules, and activities
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, including health and safety policies
• An understanding of the difference between creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Competence to safely accompany/transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community
• Knowledge and experience with community resources, integration, and teaching life skills
• The physical ability to perform all the duties required of the position

Qualifications

• and Requirements:
• Class 4 or 5 BC Driver’s License required and clean driver’s abstract
• Minimum of 1-year experience (or combination of education and experience)
• Positive Behaviour Management
• Criminal Record Check
• Negative TB test
• First Aid and CPR
• Mandt Certificate
• Food Safe Certificate

*Other requirements that may be specific to the individual served.

Job Type: Casual/on-call

Work hours

Monday - Sunday, 7am - 3pm, 3pm-11pm

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation

$25.95/hour, plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.

*without precedence and without prejudice*

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

Requisition Number: #CASUA002393