Residence Worker, Temp Part Time

At Taproot Community Support Services were a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day with a voice in shaping Taproots future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation we harness business for good. Since 1983 weve grown steadily now delivering support across Alberta British Columbia and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 800-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together we lead with optimism we embrace challenges we respect every voice and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1600 children youth families and people with diverse abilities with revenues exceeding $70 million.

Fraser House is staffed weekdays in the afternoon and overnight as residents participate in community based day programming. Fraser House Home Based Day Service operates a specialized program for two adult individuals with -house day programming activities are scheduled between 8 am to 2 pm with individualized programs emphasizing enhanced communications and a positive behavioural approach.

Under supervision the Residence Worker (RW) is responsible for assisting clients to live successfully in residential settings in an accredited agency. Ensures physical emotional social educational and medical needs are met. Assists clients to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. Provides behavioral support and supervision in the program and community implements and monitors individual program plans through observation and accurate reporting and participates in operating and maintaining the program.

This position requires membership with CUPE.

Scheduling
One (1) temporary part-time position working 12 hours per week:
Tues through Thursday 1400-1800
Duration of position is estimated at 3 months.

Participate in assessing setting goals and planning (individual program plans personal service plans) for individuals in program; documents implements and contributes to program evaluation.
Provide life skills training such as meal preparation housekeeping personal care skills and personal finance; implements personal service plans.
Assist clients with activities of daily living such as feeding lifts transfers hygiene grooming and toileting including transfer of function duties such as gastrostomy feeding tracheostomy management and suction and bowel management as required.
Participate in various client-focused activities in accordance with care plans.
Recognize analyze and deals with potential emergency situations such as clients aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the client and/or the public; reports problems to supervisor.
Administer medication to clients in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties; provides input to counselor or professional regarding the development of appropriate program plans to achieve residents objectives; contributes to the evaluation of residents progress and prepare reports.
Provide emotional support and feedback to residents and their families.
Transport and assist residents to appointments shopping or leisure activities; operates motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting clients or on Taproot business.
Perform residential maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry sweeping mopping floors mowing lawns inventory shopping cleaning equipment and foodservices.
Maintain reports such as statistics logbooks and daily activities relating to clients.
Identify social economic recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients needs; maintain liaison with other agencies professionals government officials and the community.
Utilize practices that promote health welfare safety and security of persons served.
Participate in the OHS Committee as required.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

***Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

Qualifications:
A certificate diploma or degree in one of the humanities social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of one year recent related experience in a community-based setting or a combination of relevant education and experience.

As an ideal candidate you possess:
Previous experience with operating a licensed home and trauma informed practice
Must have working knowledge and experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Familiarity with Housing First Harm Reduction and Employment First initiatives
Valid CPR/First Aid WHMIS and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates
Valid BC Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
Mandt and/or Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and Conflict Resolution Certificate
Positive behavior supports experience is an asset

At Taproot your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company we value collaboration learning and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters and together were building a company were proud of.

Employee ownership from day one through our EOT with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends
Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
Professional development opportunities and job-related training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program
A values-driven workplace as a Certified B Corp were committed to using business as a force for good

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We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.