Company Overview:
Welcome to Splatsin. Our magnificent territory stretches from the B.C./Alberta border near the Yellowhead Pass to the plateau west of the Fraser River, southeast to the Arrow Lakes and to the upper reaches of the Columbia River. The Splatsin are the southernmost tribe of the Secwépemc Nation, the largest Interior Salish speaking First Nation in Canada.
Position Purpose:
The purpose of the Life Skills Worker position is to improve client well-being and support better health outcomes by helping individuals and families strengthen practical life skills, maintain daily routines, access needed services, and follow through with health-related plans developed with the Nursing Department and broader care team.
The role focuses on prevention, practical support, early intervention, continuity of care, and relationship-building. It is especially important for clients who may struggle with organization, self-care, family responsibilities, emotional stress, daily living tasks, or maintaining stable connection to health services.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Client Support and Life Skills Development
- Provide one-to-one practical support to clients in developing and maintaining essential daily living skills.
- Support clients in building routines related to sleep, meals, hygiene, appointments, family responsibilities, and household management.
- Assist clients in strengthening organization, time management, and follow-through on personal goals.
- Encourage independence and self-confidence while providing respectful and non-judgmental assistance.
- Help clients improve life stability through practical coaching and supportive guidance rather than doing tasks for them wherever appropriate.
- Reinforce healthy living practices in line with nursing guidance and care goals.
Support to the Nursing Department
- Work closely with nursing staff to support client care plans and identified wellness goals.
- Assist in implementing non-clinical aspects of nursing care plans through regular follow-up and practical support.
- Help identify barriers that may affect client health outcomes, such as missed appointments, poor routines, social isolation, or unstable living conditions.
- Report observations, emerging concerns, and client progress back to the nurse or supervisor in a timely and professional way.
- Support continuity of care by helping clients remain engaged with nursing services and follow recommended plans.
- Participate in case coordination and help nursing staff understand practical challenges affecting clients in daily life.
Home Visits, Field Work, and Outreach
- Conduct home visits, wellness checks, and field-based support as assigned and approved.
- Provide practical support to clients in real-life settings where issues affecting health and daily functioning are most visible.
- Support outreach to vulnerable clients who may have difficulty attending appointments or maintaining regular connection with services.
- Assist with appointment reminders, accompaniment where approved, and follow-up after visits.
- Identify environmental or practical risks and communicate relevant concerns to nursing staff or leadership.
- Maintain professional boundaries, safety practices, and respectful conduct during field work.
Cultural Safety and Relationship-Based Practice
- Deliver services in a culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to community values, Indigenous ways of knowing, family systems, and lived realities.
- Support client dignity, autonomy, trust, and meaningful engagement.
- Work in a way that respects the role of Elders, family, and community in wellness and healing.
- Help create a service environment where clients feel safe, heard, and supported.
Qualifications
- Certificate, diploma, or relevant training in community support, social services, health care support, human services, life skills work, or a related field
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in community support, health support, Indigenous community services, home support, or related client-facing work preferred
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals, families, Elders, or clients with complex life circumstances
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits and outreach work
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Clear criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check
Preferred
- Experience working in First Nations, Indigenous, rural, or community-based settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, cultural safety, and relationship-based support
- Experience supporting clients with mental health concerns, substance use, chronic illness, parenting needs, or housing instability
- Familiarity with community resources, referral systems, and health-related service coordination
Additional Requirements:
- Current BC driver’s license.
- Clean Criminal Record
- Vulnerable Record Check
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Practical understanding of life skills coaching and client support
- Ability to support clients respectfully without creating dependency
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to the nursing team
- Sound judgment and ability to recognize when to escalate issues
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through
- Ability to work in homes, community settings, and office environments
- Respect for confidentiality, privacy, and professional boundaries
- Cultural humility and willingness to learn from community and team members
- Ability to work with compassion, patience, and consistency
Join us in making a positive impact on our community’s future—your dedication can empower lives and foster growth. If you are passionate about supporting others and embracing cultural values, we invite you to become part of our team.
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
