Shekinah Homes Society supports adults with disabilities (called Core Members) in their homes in the Tillicum area. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.shekinahhomes.org.
We are currently looking for casual employees to fill morning, evening, and overnight shifts at our group homes.
Please note that we require all employees to have their full driver's license. Candidates who do not have a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License (or equivalent) will not be considered eligible for this position.
Responsibilities and Physical Requirements:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting Core Members with personal care.
- Preparing meals/snacks.
- Accompanying Core Members to social/personal activities outside of the home.
- Booking and attending health practitioner appointments.
- Helping Core Members maintain all social relationships.
- Ensuring that all physical, emotional, spiritual, and vocational needs of the Core Members are met.
Physical requirements of the job are as follows:
- Walk a minimum of 160 minutes.
- Push/pull wheelchairs on both flat and inclined surfaces.
- Climb stairs to a maximum of 3 stories.
- Bend, twist, and turn at waist, squat, kneel, reach, and lift.
- Participate in recreational activities including but not limited to swimming, biking, bowling, soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc.
- Carry and hold at least 1/3 of your body weight.
Individuals who possess the following qualities are the best fit our organization:
- A team player with active listening skills and creative problem solving; an individual who takes a fun, creative approach to your work.
- Positive, outgoing, adaptable, responsive, and trustworthy.
- Interested in the lives and interests of our clients (Core Members) and take a “person-first” approach. You believe in the Core Members' capacity to learn and you respect the Core Members' input into their own lives.
Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications:
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Negative TB Test
- B.C. Medical Insurance (MSP or equivalent)
- Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C
- Class 5 BC Drivers License
- Minimum 1 year of experience in support work, a degree/certificate in a similar field, or a combination of experience/education. Preferred certifications include Community Support Worker or Health Care Assistant.
Willingness to obtain and maintain as required:
- Up-to-date immunizations (Covid-19, Flu, etc.)
- Food Safe Training
- Sign Language Training
- WHMIS Training
- Naloxone Training
- Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI, Mandt, etc.)
- CLBC Privacy Training
Our Group Home Workers are kind, caring, compassionate individuals who are invested in supporting adults with disabilities. They offer companionship and respect to clients, striving for the highest standard of living and care.
We thank you for your interest in this role at Shekinah Homes Society, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $27.19 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
