RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER - FULL-TIME
Join our team! Are you an HCA, HSW or have a nursing background and looking for a new, reduced-stress opportunity? We are looking for full-time Support Workers in Prince George. Come get paid for doing good and making a difference in your community.
Offering a unique job opportunity supporting children/youth with diverse abilities. Our agency provides comprehensive care to the people we support from a variety of services consisting of residential and non-residential programs in British Columbia.
We seek team members who are compassionate, dedicated, and committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve who have diverse abilities.
WHAT DOES A SUPPORT WORKER DO?
A great job opportunity, providing support within the community and at our home-based locations. We work with a variety of people with diverse abilities who require assistance to perform activities. You provide the energy, the smiles, and the initiative to help our friends enjoy life as much as possible. Their needs include bathing, preparing meals, feeding, peri care, and assistance with walking, swimming, and anything else that improves their quality of life.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Personal and Medical Care

• Assist with all personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner, according to the care plan;
• Safe and accurate administration of medications, keeping records, and monitoring as needed according to the care plan;
• Following safety protocols when available and adhering to safe practices at all times;
• Attend medical appointments with the Person Served when requested;
• Follow through with all health and medical procedures and/or protocols as outlined in the care plan;
• Assisting with hygiene needs, including, but not limited to: assisting with bathing, changing, pull ups, brushing teeth, changing clothes, etc.;
• Assist with meal planning, shopping, meal preparation, feeding, and clean up;
• Provide healthy meals that take into account the Person Served’s dietary needs, tastes, and preferences;
• Keeping the home and any other work areas clean and tidy. Doing chores as outlined on the housekeeping checklist.

Behavioural Supports

• Follow behavioural support plan if available;
• Facilitate friendships and other relationships, and promote the Person Served’s abilities in the community;
• Integrate learning into all areas of the Person Served’s life whenever possible;
• Search out and participate with Person Served in meaningful activities, at home and in the community;
• Manage any behaviours that may arise while remaining patient and consistent;
• Using appropriate redirection and/or other appropriate behavioural measures to manage any maladaptive behaviours;
• Engage with Persons Served in a compassionate and caring manner;
• Work with Persons Served who communicate physically and/or behaviourally and be able to understand;
• Be able to effectively and respectfully communicate with Persons Served.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Human Services field and/or experience in the field is preferred, however we are willing to train the right candidate;
• Current and valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain before end of training period);
• You must have a good work ethic and passion for helping others;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Ability to follow instructions and care plans;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and on an interdisciplinary team, cooperate with team members to solve problems, resolve conflicts and make decisions;
• Good predisposition and initiative;
• Commitment to updating skills and knowledge;
• Ability to understand the vision, mission, mandate and values of the Agency;
• Must be responsible, trustworthy and dependable;
• Able to get to the workplace without difficulties;
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overnights.

HOURLY RATES (BASED ON DAILY AMOUNT):

• $23.58 training wage (approx. 60 hours);
• $26.74 to $30.69 wage range after training complete (based on demonstrated experience and skill).

BENEFITS & RRSP MATCHING:

• All employees working a minimum of 24 hours per week are eligible for our Extended Health and Dental benefits package;
• 3 weeks of vacation time for all employees (based on accrual);
• We are implementing an RRSP matching program as of January 1, 2025.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees new to the company must comply with a paid basic training of 60 hours, which is progressive and adapts to the needs of the person.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Records and Child Welfare screening checks;
• Full BC driver's license - Class 5 (ability to drive a minivan);
• Submission of a clean Driver's Abstract;
• Have a working cell phone at all times while you are at work. To be used in emergencies and to be able to contact or receive calls or text messages from staff members.

CHECK US OUT:

• Website: http://greentreeprograms.ca
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greentree.programs
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Green Tree Programs

To apply for this exciting role, please forward a cover letter and resume to John West, Human Resources Generalist at hiring @ greentreeprograms.ca
Green Tree Community Inclusion Programs is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with disabilities, all persons of colour including Black, First Nations, Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis, and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.58-$30.69 per hour
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prince George, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work on weekends?
• Are you able to work overnights?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• BC Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person