Join our team as a Residence Worker, supporting an adult with diverse abilities in a supportive home setting. You’ll help promote independence, enhance quality of life, and foster community inclusion.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate in Community or School Support Work, Resident Care Aide, or Home Support Work
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working with seniors with diverse developmental abilities
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Your unique qualities:Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with individuals, families, teams, and professionals
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviours, crises, and aggression
• Support life skills development using a strengths-based approach
• Develop and implement client-focused plans, schedules, and goals
• Work independently and collaboratively as a reliable team member
• Apply critical thinking and follow policies with sound judgment
• Take initiative and follow through on program needs
• Navigate and resolve conflict effectively
• Document clearly and accurately
• Maintain a home environment: cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, yard work
• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals

Other Musts

• Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License

(Class 5 accepted if able to upgrade within probation—costs reimbursed)

• Safe driving record
• Access to a reliable vehicle (an asset)
• Physical ability to support individuals with personal care and recreational activities—includes lifting, transferring, mobility support, and using health equipment safely
• Training provided at no cost (CPR-C, Mandt-RCT, SafeTalk, Food Safety, Medication Management, etc.); existing certifications are a plus
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (through BC Ministry of Public Safety)
• Union membership required (1.85% dues deducted from pay)

PROGRAM: Crestline House
LOCATION: Kamloops, BC
STATUS: Part-Time
SCHEDULE: 16 hrs./wk., Friday-Saturday, 4 PM -12 AM
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Crestline House
COMPENSATION: $25.95 - $29.76 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Open until a suitable candidate is found

• Collaborate with the resident, caregivers, and professionals to set and achieve personal goals
• Provide personal care and support health needs
• Plan engaging activities that build skills and encourage community connections
• Prepare healthy meals and manage household tasks
• Administer medications and assist with finances
• Support advocacy, relationship-building, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Provide transportation to appointments and outings
• Respond to emergencies and manage risk
• Maintain accurate records and budget documentation