Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists case management in identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties.
• Provides input to the team with regard to the development of appropriate program plans to achieve Personalized Service Plan (PSP) objectives.
• Contributes to the evaluation of individuals’ progress and makes either written and/or verbal reports to the team.
• Provides emotional support and feedback to individuals and their families
• Acts as a positive role model.
• Provides life-skills support and behaviour management
• May assist with hygiene, grooming, dispensing and taking of medications
• May provide transportation and assist persons served in attending appointments
• Maintains necessary reports and data entry on individuals and ensures that all required documentation is accurate and complete.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet individuals’ needs.
• Monitors the operation of the residence including quality control concerning cleaning equipment, indoor and outdoor maintenance, inventory and food services.

List of Requirements:

Upon commencement of orientation, all support staff must have and retain the following in their personnel file:

• Resume
• Completed Interview Questions
• Current clear Criminal Record Checks: RCMP & CCRC
• MCFD Screening
• New & Young Workers Orientation Checklist
• Physician’s Declaration
• Current Emergency First Aid – Community Care
• Immunization Records including clear current TB test/ Tetanus verification
• Copies of all educational and professional documentation
• Three written reference letters
• Copy of valid BC Class 4 or 5 Driver’s License
• Supporting Individuals Through Valued Attachments (SIVA) Training Certificate – Training will be provided by Applegate Residential Programs Ltd without cost to new employees.
• Driver’s License Abstract (Updated Yearly)
• Signed Employment Agreement (Updated Yearly)
• Employee Emergency Medical Information (Updated Yearly)
• Completed TD1/TD1BC/Direct Deposit Forms (Updated Yearly)
• Completed Staff Orientation Manual/ Annual Policy Review (Updated Yearly)
• Other forms may be required based on the job description

Interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to info@applegatecare.ca. Please note that all applications will be kept on file for 6 months.