Support worker – social services

Vital Society situated in Duncan, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of Support worker – social services who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Casual employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Vital Society
Position: Support worker – social services
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $25.95 hourly / 16 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Casual employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Duncan, BC

Job Description

• The candidate must assess the client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate will be responsible for housekeeping duties.
• The candidate will be responsible for food preparation.
• The candidate must supervise the activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in the group home.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a driving record check (abstract).
• The candidate must have proof of immunization.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.

Benefits

• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training and Other benefits.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

hiring@vitals.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- CSW-CAS-10-03
• Cover letter