Westholme: Community Support Worker

Competition Title: Community Support Worker – WH Program: Westholme House Position Status: Permanent Part-time Rotation & Schedule: 32 hours per week, 4 days per week Friday-Monday: 7:00-15:00 Posting Date: July 15, 2021 Grid Level: Existing wage (or Grid Level 10) Job Duties • Responsible for a range of services for people with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness and their families • Supports individuals with personal care assistance and maintaining a standard that will ensure that they are seen positively by their friends, family and community • Promote and maximize independence in the group residence, and community settings by providing opportunities for persons served to learn and practice new skills while developing their gifts, talents, qualities and abilities • Assistance with all activities of daily living including but not limited to: bathing, community activities, medical appointments, providing meals, and following care plans as outlined by professionals • Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing documentation of Person Centered Plans (PCPs) Required Qualifications  To be knowledgeable and adhere to all care plans  Class 4 Driver’s license (or ability to obtain Class 4 license during probationary period) and acceptable driver’s abstract Desired Qualifications • Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries in a group home, community settings and with families • Excellent communication skills in all required formats • Demonstrate proficiency with documentation • Familiarity with technology and software programs • Demonstrate ability to administer medications according the MAR sheet with close attention to detail Restrictions & Requirements • This position requires BCGEU membership Applicants must submit expressions of interest via email to hiring@vitals.ca by 4:00PM, Thursday July 22, 2021 Please provide: - Resume indicating all qualifications and experience the applicant wishes to have considered - Cover letter demonstrating how those qualifications and experience fit the applicant for the position