Company:
Campbell River and District Association for Community Living
Details:
The Association is responsible for the operation of several permanent residential services. All of the homes have unique characteristics but share a caring, supportive environment to help the residents achieve their optimum level of independence.
We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals who possess excellent teamwork skills to join our team. Residential Care workers are members of a team responsible for assisting the residents in our group homes with activities of daily living and providing opportunities to promote independence, social skills and self-esteem.
*Shifts may include days, evenings, overnight, weekend shifts and statutory holiday shifts.
* Up to 40 hours per week depending on employee availability.
Once hired as a casual team member, you are welcome to continue your career on a casual basis or apply for any part-time or full-time positions posted internally.
Benefits include:
~ Flexible hours
~ In-house training
~ Team support
~ Competitive wages
~ Pension Plan *
~ Benefits package*
In a positive and safe environment
*With permanent full time hours
Qualifications & Experience:
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.
-Previous experience working with people with dual diagnosis and challenging and/or aggressive behaviour an asset.
-Must display a proven ability to calmly and effectively work with challenging and aggressive behaviour.
-Demonstrate an understanding and ability to work with individuals with mental disability and mental illness.
-Must display enthusiasm and energy and be a contributing team member.
-Be physically fit, willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.
-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