#2252 - Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$28.46 to $31.57 CAD / hour · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $28.46 to $31.57 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or related equivalent experience.
- Working hours
- 13.50 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has been a leader for advocacy and inclusion in BC for families with special needs since 1952, and now we need you. We have an opening in one of our group homes in Vancouver for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) to assist with residents’ physical, emotional, social, and recreational needs.
We need your skills and experience to help British Columbians with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by supporting their rights and self-determination. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!
JOB TITLE:
RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER | #2252
SERVICE AREA:
Living Options
LOCATION:
Vancouver, BC
START DATE:
December 01, 2026
TERM/STATUS:
Permanent Part Time
SCHEDULE/HRS:
Saturday 08:30-16:00; Sunday 16:00-22:00 // 13.50 hours per week
HOURLY WAGE:
$28.46 - $31.57 as per the collective agreement
The Role:
The Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live In their own homes with roommates within the community. The position ensures the residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs are met. The RCW assists residents by enhancing their quality of life through activities of daily living. The RCW works both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates the ability to take initiative and effectively problem solve using sound judgment. This position is based in a home shared by five individuals.
What We Offer:
- A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Municipal Pension Plan
- On-the-job Training
- Educational and training opportunities
- Community involvement
- An inclusive work environment
Requirements/Education/Experience:
- 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
- Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is required
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- 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.
- This position is only open to Male applicants.
For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support residents’ physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and medical needs while helping them live in their shared community home. Enhance residents’ quality of life through activities of daily living, working independently and as part of a team to support their rights and self-determination.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in a field related to supporting people with developmental disabilities and 1–2 years of relevant experience; training or experience in adaptive communication, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset. Applicants must be fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin, eligible to work in Canada, able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 pounds, and hold a Class 5 driver’s license, a satisfactory driver’s abstract, and valid First Aid/CPR by the start date; criminal record, medical, and TB clearances are also required.
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Adaptive Communication
- Positive Behavior Support
- Community Care
- Problem-Solving
- Sound Judgment
- English Written Communication
- English Verbal Communication
- Lifting And Transfers
- First Aid
- CPR
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- Class 5 Driving
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Health And Welfare Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Plan
- Municipal Pension Plan
- On-The-Job Training
- Educational And Training Opportunities
- Community Involvement
- Inclusive Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Developmental Disabilities
- Residential Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Adaptive Communication
- Positive Behavior Support
- Community Care
- Self-Determination
- Resident Support
- Physical Care
- Emotional Support
- Social Support
- Recreational Support
- Economic Needs
- Educational Needs
- Medical Needs
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Sound Judgment
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- First Aid
- CPR
- Lifts And Transfers
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Medical Clearance
- TB Test Clearance
- Driver’s Abstract
- Union Membership