38-26 Community Support Worker (Surrey Connections) TEMP 18-months

Being a Kyndred Community Living Society team member means becoming part of something bigger. It means partnering with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential by living and belonging in the community. It’s a unique opportunity to do valuable work while being your personal best.

Join our team as a Community Support Worker at our Surrey Connections site in Surrey. This temporary full-time role works Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hourly wage ranges from $27.53 to $31.57, plus benefits including Extended Health and Dental, and union membership is required.

The successful candidate may accrue paid time off (vacation and sick leave) and receive statutory holiday pay, or choose to receive 10.6% pay in lieu of all paid time off and statutory holidays.

This position has an anticipated end date in February 2028. This assignment may conclude earlier should the incumbent return, or may be extended based on operational needs. A minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice will be provided in the event of an early ending or extension.

WHO WE ARE:

Kyndred Community Living Society is a person-centered, progressive and impactful non-profit organization. We help people with developmental disabilities by facilitating community connections, family supports, employment opportunities, and supportive housing options with a commitment to life-long learning, choice and self-determination.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a full-time Community Support Worker, you will work 35 hours per week at our community inclusion site. You will be actively engaging supported individuals to live a fulfilling and independent life. You are a motivated and personable individual with a passion to deliver person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new life-skills such as cooking, physical fitness activities, art classes, or seeking employment. You assist with their physical, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Following an individual care plan,
• Developing monthly plans and facilitating activities based on client’s interests,
• Documenting activities and observations in the client’s file and communication log,
• Physically assist individuals with activities such as swimming and walking.
• Must be physically healthy to aid in lifting and transferring of persons served and be able to provide personal care including toileting and grooming.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate/diploma/degree in a field related to Human Sciences
• Practical experience working with developmental and physical disabilities
• Restricted Class 4 Driver’s License
• FOODSAFE Level 1
• Emergency First Aid & CPR