Overnight Awake Residence Worker, Full-Time (Wed-Sun)

at  WJS Canada

Prince George, BC, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate26 Nov, 2024Not Specified29 Aug, 20241 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

THE PROGRAM

WJS Canada in Prince George supports adults with Addictions, FASD, Complex Mental Health and Behavioral needs through our Residential and Outreach Support programs. We provide advocacy and mentoring to these individuals who are living semi-independently in a supported living environment. These apartments are located on Dagg Road in Prince George. They are close to all amenities, transit, local shops, restaurants, hospitals and resources. Individuals at this supported living environment, live in the same building with each having their own or shared suites. WJS staff encourages all individuals to live a full life with personalized care based on individual needs. Our commitment is to provide the people we serve with programs that maximize progress and independence, embrace strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community. We follow a harm reduction model within our programs. WJS staff promote independent living for each individual through modelling and building life skills. These skills provide our individuals to be able to maintain housing and develop home management skills, problem solving, community safety, grocery shopping, accessing tertiary supports, budgeting and banking.

CLOSING STATEMENT

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! Please apply.
Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We’re seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors residents through the night and attends to any medical and behavioural needs that arise

during the night.

  • Follows through on direction regarding specific residents left by the day staff.
  • Notifies staff of any major problems or emergencies; responds to emergencies according to

established policies and procedures.

  • Supports residents with their morning and evening routines at the beginning and end ofshift.
  • Ensures residents follow house rules; monitors curfew regulations and reports to appropriate

authorities as required.

  • Administers medications to residents according to established policy and procedure.
  • Ensures logbooks and other documentation such as charts and incident reports are complete.
  • Performs light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage, cleaning and

laundry; performs minor building maintenance such as changing light bulbs; reports maintenance

needs to the program manager.

  • Complies with policies, procedures and values of the agency, and uses best practices when supporting

residents.

  • Utilizes practices that promote service recipient health, welfare, safety and security; secures the

building by arming alarms and locking doors and windows.

  • Prepares and assists residents in breakfast preparation.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

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Prince George, BC, Canada