Casual Community Support Worker

Join our team as a Casual Community Support Worker. We have opportunities at day programs and staffed homes located in Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen and Surrey. Morning, evening and weekend shifts are available, at a salary range between $27.53 - $31.57 per hour, plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits.

Who We Are:

Kyndred Community Living Society is a person-centered, progressive and impactful non-profit organization. We help people with developmental disabilities by facilitating community connections, family supports, employment opportunities, and supportive housing options with a commitment to life-long learning, choice and self-determination.

About the Opportunity:

As a Casual Community Support Worker, you will be assigned shifts at day programs and/or staffed homes. You will be actively engaging supported individuals to live a fulfilling and independent life. You are a motivated and personable individual with a passion to deliver person-centred supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new life-skills such as cooking, physical fitness activities, art classes, or seeking employment. You assist with their physical, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Following an individual care plan,
• Developing monthly plans and facilitating activities based on client’s interests,
• Documenting activities and observations in the client’s file and communication log,
• Physically assist individuals with activities such as swimming and walking.
• Must be physically healthy to aid in lifting and transferring of persons served and be able to provide personal care including toileting and grooming.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in a field related to Human Sciences, or a combination of education and practical experience working with developmental and physical disabilities
• First Aid & CPR
• FOODSAFE Level 1
• Knowledge of community resources and recreational activities,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with persons served and colleagues
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting when necessary
• Compassionate nature with a commitment to promoting independence.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our supportive team at Kyndred Community Living Society!

Pay: $27.53-$31.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• What type of driver's license do you have (i.e., Class 4, Class 5, Class 7, Learner's Permit, No License)
• What is your regular availability to work? Please be specific with days and hours.

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person