Residential Care Worker

Description:

SE Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, client- and family-centered care to residents, supporting their independence and well-being. The Residential Care Worker role involves working primarily in group homes with individuals who have developmental disabilities such as Spinal Cord Injury, Dementia, and Down Syndrome.

The worker will assist clients with daily living activities including feeding, bathing, toileting, skin care, and mobility support. This role requires performing delegated health tasks like catheter care, medication administration and reminders, and use of non-sterile dressings. Workers also prepare meals, shop for groceries, observe and report client conditions and environment, maintain detailed records, and perform related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to clients with developmental disabilities and complex care needs

• Assist with activities of daily living (feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin and oral hygiene, toileting)

• Perform delegated health care tasks such as catheter care, suppositories, and mobilization routines

• Administer medications according to policy and provide reminders

• Prepare and serve meals, shop for groceries

• Monitor clients and environments; report unsafe conditions and changes in client behavior or physical status

• Maintain accurate documentation such as communication logs and progress notes

• Collaborate with team members and act professionally in conflict situations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12

• Certificate as Health Care Aide or Residential Care Aide

• Food Safe Certificate

• Registration with BC Care Aide Association

• Class 4 BC Driver’s License and vehicle access (preferred)

• Up-to-date immunization record, including TB test within the past year

• Recent (within 90 days) Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks

• Current Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certification

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong organizational skills

• Compassionate, respectful, and professional demeanor with conflict resolution skills

• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks, including lifting up to 55 pounds and frequent movement

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Home management skills

• Flexibility to work overnight, evenings, and weekends

• Ability to operate related equipment safely

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working with quadriplegics and clients with Dementia or Autism is an asset

About SE Health:

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise committed to delivering excellent care and improving health outcomes for clients across Canada. The organization values dignity, empathy, and inclusion, offering competitive pay, benefits, pension plans, and work-life balance. SE Health requires full COVID-19 vaccination for all employees and provides accommodations for disabilities or illnesses during the hiring process.