Posted Jun 8, 2026Community Support Worker – Merritt CL – FT
Full-time
Description
Interior Community Services
Is looking for a Community Support Worker – Merritt CL – FT
$25.95-$29.76
Join our Merritt Community Inclusion team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with diverse abilities. As a Community Support Worker, you’ll help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and connect with their community in positive, lasting ways.
What You’ll Do:
- Support individuals in daily activities that promote independence and well-being
- Plan and facilitate recreational, social, and skill-building opportunities
- Encourage healthy routines like food prep and personal care
- Provide mobility transportation support
- Collaborate with caregivers and professionals to meet individual goals
- Maintain safety standards and respond to risks or emergencies
- Administer medication as needed
- Keep accurate, timely documentation
What You Bring:
- A Community or School support Worker Certificate (a Diploma is a bonus!)
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience supporting individuals with cognitive, physical, or diverse abilities – especially those with complex needs
- Or a solid combination of education, training, and experience that shows you’re ready to make a difference
Your Unique Qualities:
- Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities
- Ability to plan inclusive, engaging activities
- Skills in building life skills and promoting independence
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Maintains clean, safe, and welcoming spaces
- Responds calmly to challenging behavior and crises
- Works well independently and with a team
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Maintains boundaries and confidentiality
- Collaborates effectively with others
- Advocates for inclusion and individual rights
Requirements:
- Valid BC class 5 driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Physical ability to support clients using wheelchairs, walkers, to assist with lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, and safely helping clients in and out of vehicles (on the job training provided)
- Completion of required training – free for successful candidates! Certifications like CPR-C, Mandt, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Anti-Bullying & Harassment, and CLBC Privacy are a plus
- Consent to Criminal record and Vulnerable Sectors Check
- Union membership requires, withing a 1.85% dues deduction
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