The Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia is a charitable, not-for-profit society, incorporated on October 3, 1973 (No. 10478)
Our Mission
To support individuals with acquired brain injuries to achieve their optimal level of independence through innovative services, education and community integration.
Our Vision
Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia will be a recognized leader and dependable brand in delivering best practices and achieving successful outcomes for individuals with acquired brain injuries and other disabilities, throughout the province.
Our Values
Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia values the clients that they serve, staff, volunteers and stakeholders through relationships that are of quality, meaning and purpose, promoting ability out of disability.
Our values are represented under four key words whereby we recognize that each individual has the right to Acceptance, Empowerment, Independence and Opportunity.
Please visit www.cheshirehomes.ca for a complete overview of our organization and programs.
Job Summary:
In consultation with the Program Manager of Community Support Services, the Community Support Worker provides life skills training and support services for clients with 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.
Schedule and Locations:
- Work Shifts include: 1.5hours-3hours.
- Work locations include: Maple Ridge and Langley
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 the following areas: emergency first aid or equivalent, CPR level A, drivers license class 5
- Relevant post secondary education or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
-Proficient in written and spoken English
-The use of a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and other outings.
Pay: From $29.62 per hour
Work Location: In person
