Residence Worker with Overnight Awake scheduling, Full-Time (Mon-Fri)

Job title:

Residence Worker with Overnight Awake scheduling, Full-Time (Mon-Fri)

Company

WJS Canada

Job description

Competition Number:VH192-FTRWJob Number:J0924-0269Job Title:Residence Worker with Overnight Awake scheduling, Full-Time (Mon-Fri)Job Type:Permanent, Full-TimeCity:VancouverProvince / State:British ColumbiaHours of Work Per Week:40Scheduled Days Each Week:Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
FridayScheduled Hours:2300-0700Number Of Positions:1Hiring Manager Name & Title:JC Lillies – Program ManagerCompensation:$25.95 – $29.76/HourThe ProgramVancouver House provides a specialized long term care home in Vancouver for children, 12 years old and under, receiving services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), where they will be encouraged to learn/develop daily living and life skills and enjoy various recreational and cultural activities within the community.Using a person-centered, culturally-aware and trauma-informed approach, staff are trained to recognize the effects of trauma, avoid re-traumatizing, help youth cope with the effects through healthy relationship-building and facilitate personal growth by focusing on youth’s strengths.The PositionThe Residence Worker (RW) with overnight awake scheduling, is part of a dynamic care-giver team and is responsible for assisting our person served (PS) to live successfully in residential settings in an accredited agency. Ensure physical, emotional, social, educational and medical needs are met. The Residence Workers assist the PS to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. They provide behavioural support and supervision in the program and community, implement and monitor individual program plans through observation and accurate reporting, and participate in operating and maintain the program. This position will be alone during the overnight hours and must feel comfortable working alone, with support from fellow team members and the On-Call Manager, as needed. Maintains a comfortable and clean living environment. This position requires union membership with CUPE.Scheduling
One (1) permanent full-time position, with a weekly schedule of 40 hours:

  • Monday through Friday, 2300-0700

In Your Role You Will

  • With the team, participate in assessing and planning for individuals in program; documents, implements and contributes to program evaluation.
  • Provide life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance; implements personal service plans.
  • Assist PS with activities of daily living such as hygiene, grooming and toileting.
  • Participate in various PS-focused activities in accordance with care plans.
  • Recognize, analyze, and deal with potential emergency situations such as PS aggressive behaviour according to PS Behaviour Safety Plan to ensure no harm comes to the PS and/or the public.
  • Administer medication to PS in accordance with established policy, protocols, and procedures.
  • Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties.
  • Provide emotional support and feedback to PS and their families.
  • Transport and assist PS to attend appointments, shopping or leisure activities; operates motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting PS or on WJS business.
  • Perform residential maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
  • Maintain reports such as statistics, logs and daily activities relating to PS.
  • Utilize practices that promote health, welfare, safety and security of persons served.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

  • A diploma or degree in one of the humanities, social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of two years recent related experience in child and youth care, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Previous experience with operating a licensed home and trauma informed practice
  • Valid BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance

Other requirements:

  • Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates (or ability to obtain within probation period)
  • Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and/or MANDT and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)
  • Physician’s note confirming suitability, including immunization records and a negative tuberculosis screening test
  • Positive behavior supports experience

**Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with WJS Canada.**WJS adheres to provincial/legislated communicable disease prevention protocols. Some of our community health care providers/stakeholders may require WJS employees to be vaccinated in order to be able to enter establishments while supporting WJS individuals/clients in service.Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.What WJS Canada doesWJS helps people with individuals thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:

  • Community-based homes and residential care
  • Supportive Independent living
  • Family support services, including respite care
  • Day programs, community involvement, employment
  • Behaviour, emotional and mental health support

Our Employees Enjoy

  • Work/life balance
  • Learning and career development opportunities
  • Competitive wages and salaries (per the Collective Agreement)
  • Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
  • Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
  • Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
  • Professional development opportunities and job-related training
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Long Service Milestone rewards
  • Employee referral bonus program

For more information on WJS Canada visit our website:No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! Please apply.Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We’re seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Expected salary

$25.95 – 29.76 per hour

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:39:12 GMT

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