Residential Care Worker

• Assists residents to live successfully in residential settings within the community
• Ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met
• Assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living
• Works both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience
• Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset
• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs)
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License during probation period
• Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work in Canada
• This position requires Union membership

Experience with, or training in, areas of adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care

• Fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• On-the-job Training
• Professional development
• Community Involvement
• An inclusive work environment