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Business: Interior Community Services
Address: 2040 Granite Ave
Website: interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

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Interior Community Services

Is looking for Part-time & Full-time Community Support Workers

$27.53-$31.57

Join our Merritt Community Inclusion team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with cognitive, physical, developmental, and diverse support needs, including individuals with complex needs. As a Community Support Worker, you’ll help individuals build confidence, develop skills, increase independence, 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 and transportation support
• Collaborate with caregivers and professionals to meet individual goals
• Maintain safety standards and respond to risks or emergencies
• Administer medications 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 your 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 behaviours 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

Other musts:

• Valid BC class 5 driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Physical ability to support clients using wheelchairs, walkers, and assist with lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, and safely helping clients in and out of vehicles (full 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 a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check
• Union membership required, with a 1.85% dues deduction

For more information, please visit

https://interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/careers/