Regular Community Support Worker
Cheshire Homes Society of BC is recruiting for a Regular Community Support Worker in the Chilliwack area.
In consultation with the Program Manager, the Community Support Worker provides life skills training and support services for persons with disabilities, including acquired brain injuries, regarding issues such as personal care and other aspects of daily living, access to community leisure programs, housekeeping duties, planning and preparing meals, booking medical appointments and organizing and supporting a client to follow through with a weekly schedule with one or more brain injured clients living in the community. The Community Support Worker empowers the client(s) to perform all aspects of daily living as independently as possible, providing support and intervention where necessary.
Qualifications:
- Recent related experience working with the brain injured or other disabled population
- Recent related experience in behaviour modification techniques
- Current certification and documents in emergency first aid or equivalent and CPR level A
- Relevant post secondary education or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Class 5 Driver's License
- The use of a personal vehicle to drive to clients homes and drive clients to appointments and other outings.
Required Availability: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm, in Chilliwack
The Regular Community Support Worker will be scheduled to work between 30-40 hours each week within the required availability in the specified region. Hours of work shall be defined in accordance with the number of clients involved in the Community Support Programs. These hours may fluctuate as dictated by the number of clients involved in the Community Support Programs.
This is a permanent position which includes accrued sick hours and vacation hours, and enrollment in a Group Benefits plan upon completion of probation.
Starting Wage: $27.92/hour
To Apply: Please submit your resume indicating the postion you are interested in to apply@cheshirehomes.ca