Community Support Worker
Pay: CA$25.95–CA$29.76/hr. A ratified collective agreement will soon raise this range to CA$27.53–CA$31.57/hr.
Job description:
Kardel is a CARF-accredited agency providing residential and day service supports in the Victoria, Sidney and Duncan area. The services Kardel provides are funded by Community Living BC.
Kardel’s mission is to help people with developmental disabilities have a good life and to respect their personal choices. Our vision is that of a community where all members live a full life, feel included and are empowered to make personal choices in their lives.
Kardel is looking for caring and compassionate candidates to join part of a diverse team of community support workers. We are looking for Community Support Workers for our homes in the Sidney and North Saanich area with hours available immediately. There are both part-time and casual positions available for day, evening, and overnight shifts. Applicants MUST be willing and able to commute to and work in the Sidney/North Saanich area.
Requirements:
· Valid First aid/CPR (Kardel can provide this training)
· Negative TB test
· Must be 19 and over
· Criminal record check (Kardel will submit this)
· Class 5 BC driver's license (preferred)
· Personal vehicle (preferred)
General Job Expectations
· Supports and promotes respectful treatment of individuals and acknowledges individual rights, demonstrates a high degree of tolerance for the unique personalities and challenges of persons being supported.
· Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to accommodate day-to-day variations in support requirements.
· Promotes community inclusion.
· Interacts effectively with people being supported and promotes positive behavioural intervention strategies, follows programs and approaches in a consistent, competent manner, and deals with aggressive behaviors in a manner that will protect both persons supported and themselves.
· Maintains appropriate ethical boundaries in all interactions with people being supported.
· Supports individual to communicate needs, choices and preferences, and supports the use of inclusive communication strategies.
· Supports and promotes friendly and cooperative relationship with families of people being supported.
· Supports and promotes a friendly and cooperative relationship with co-workers; contributes to mutually supportive team atmosphere.
· Supports and promotes friendly and cooperative relationship with CLBC representatives.
· When in attendance, contributes positively to staff meetings, special events.
· To be aware of and adhere to Kardel policies and procedures.
Kardel provides:
· Flexible schedules
· Recognition of previous relevant education and experience
· Training at Program sites
· Employer paid benefits
· 15 days of paid vacation following the first year of employment
· Municipal Pension Plan
· *Casual employees receive vacation payout of 5.6% and Stat payout of 4.6% increasing their hourly wage from $25.95 an hour to $28.60 an hour
Part time employees receive stat payout of 4.6% .
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Benefits:
· Casual dress
· Dental care
· Extended health care
· Flexible schedule
· Paid time off
· Vision care
Pay: $25.95-$29.76 per hour
Application question(s):
- 2. Are you available to work weekdays and / or weekends?
- 3. Are you able to work day shifts 0630 – 1530, evening shifts 1430 – 2300 or awake overnights 2300 -0700?
- 4. Do you have another job? What is your schedule like?
- 5. Are you interested in working on call as a casual?
- 6. What class of driver’s license do you have?
- 7. Do you have a reliable vehicle?
- 8. Are you able to reliably commute to and work in the Sidney/North Saanich area?
- 9. Do you have a valid First Aid and CPR certificate?
- 1. Please detail your history supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including your total years of experience and primary responsibilities.
Work Location: In person
