Company:
Campbell River and District Association for Community Living
Details:
The Association is responsible for the operation of several permanent residential services; 6 in the Campbell River area and 1 in Comox. All of the homes have unique characteristics but share a caring, supportive environment to help the residents achieve their optimum level of independence.
The Residential Care Worker works as a member of a team responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living and to provide opportunities to promote independence and self-esteem. The Residential Care Worker is responsible for introducing and implementing ideas and activities that will increase the resident’s independence and social skills. As the residential group homes are open all hours every day of the week, the hours of work for the position include awake nightshifts.
*Hours vary up to 40 hrs/week with the opportunity to apply for permanent positions
*Must be available for some weekend, holiday and short notice shifts.
Qualifications & Experience:
REQUIREMENTS TO BEGIN PROGRAM ORIENTATIONS
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License (Class 4 Driver's License will be required upon 90 days of hire)
First Aid and CPR
Negative TB test results
Criminal Record Check
Physicians Approval of Health
Food Safe Certification
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Human Services Worker Certification or certification in a relevant field.
Three to six months prior job experience (paid or volunteer), working with people with developmental disabilities.
Must have specialized seizure management training and tube feed training and/or be willing to complete training.
Performs the tasks of health care plans, including Delegation of Task, specifically seizure care plan, gastronomy tube care, gastrostomy tube meals, nebulized medication, prn medications.
Utilizes equipment as prescribed by rehabilitation therapists such as overhead lifts, custom wheelchair, and positioning devices.
Must display an understanding and ability to work with individuals with mental disability and complex care needs.
Has enthusiasm and energy to be a contributing team member.
Must be physically fit, willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.