Support Worker: Regular Part-Time & Casual

Job Description

Duties: 

• The employee who works part-time is hired to fill the needs of people in the home on regularly scheduled shifts or on an on-call basis.
• Assist person with all personal care as needed.
• The part-time employee will be responsible for planning and carrying out recreational activities and community experiences.
• Administer medications as per person’s health care plan. Re-order meds as needed.
• Maintenance and cleanliness of all wheelchairs on a daily basis.
• Assist individuals with all aspects of daily living including: meal preparation, home and yard maintenance.
• Respect and maintain the cleanliness of people’s homes at all times.
• All part-time and on-call employees will be knowledgeable of policies and procedures.
• Responsible for documentation as per shift requirement.
• Read all past progress notes since last shift worked to keep abreast of any changes in people’s lives. (V.P.O.’s, daily notes and communication book).
• Attend and participate in all mandatory team meetings.
• Be well-versed in all aspects of care and health care plans. 
• Provide competent, caring support to people living in the home.
• Respond calmly to emergencies as they arise.
• Complete additional duties as per shift responsibility descriptions.
• Communicate any concerns to the Manager or other staff on evening or morning shifts.
• Takes initiative and responds to any other responsibility delegated by the Manager in a positive light.

Hiring Requirements:

To obtain employment with Lifestyle Equity Society, applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or have appropriate working papers. Applicants need to submit the following:

• Human Service Worker, Care Aid Certificate/Diploma or related education and/or experience caring for persons with developmental disabilities and injury.
• Resume with a minimum of (2) two employment-related references and (1) character reference.
• Physician’s Note of Health
• Current First Aid with CPR-C (AED)
• Immunization
• Current TB test
• Criminal Record Check
• Class 5 Valid BC Driver’s License
• Current Satisfactory Drivers Abstract Record
• Food Safe Certificate
• WHIMIS Certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate