Residence Workers, Full-Time (2 positions)

at  WJS Canada

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

• Participates in assessing, setting goals, and planning (individual program plans, personal
  service plans) for individuals in the program; documents, implements and contributes to

program evaluation.

• Provides life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills

and personal finance; implements personal service plans.

• Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene,

grooming and toileting, including transfer of function duties such as gastrostomy feeding,

tracheostomy management, and suction and bowel management as required.

• Participates in various client-focused activities in accordance with care plans.
• Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as client’s

aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the client and/or the public;

reports problems to supervisor.

• Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Assists with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any

difficulties; provides input to counselor or professional regarding the development of
appropriate program plans to achieve residents’ objectives; contributes to the evaluation of

residents’ progress and prepare reports.

• Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families.
• Transports and assists residents to appointments, shopping or leisure activities;

operates motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting clients or on WJS

business.

• Performs residential maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping,

mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.

• Maintains reports such as statistics, logbooks and daily activities relating to clients.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will

meet clients’ needs; maintain liaison with other agencies, professionals, government

officials, and the community.

• Utilizes practices that promote health, welfare, safety and security of persons served.
• Participates in the OHS Committee as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.