Community Support Worker – Part-Time
Location: Courtenay, BC
Join Our Growing Team!
Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others? We are looking for dedicated Community Support Workers to join our growing team and provide meaningful, person-centered support to individuals in their homes and throughout the community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, encouraging independence, and helping individuals participate fully in their community.
Position Summary
As a Community Support Worker, you will work closely with individuals to support their daily needs, personal goals, independence, and overall quality of life.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing compassionate, respectful, and person-centered support in individuals’ homes and in the community.
- Assisting with daily living activities such as appointments, banking, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
- Supporting individuals with community inclusion, social activities, recreation, and meaningful community connections.
- Encouraging independence, choice, dignity, and participation in everyday activities.
- Building trusting and professional relationships while maintaining appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
- Following individualized support plans and organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed progress notes after each shift.
- Communicating relevant information and providing regular updates to the Regional Manager.
- Supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Diploma in Community Support Work or equivalent education in a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities and/or acquired brain injuries is an asset.
- A genuine interest in supporting people to achieve greater independence and quality of life.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to establish and maintain healthy personal and professional boundaries.
- Reliability, flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude.
- The ability to work independently while also being part of a supportive team.
- A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract, required prior to starting.
- The ability to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults, required prior to starting.
- FoodSafe Level 1 certification is an asset.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification is an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive wage: $25.50 – $26.50 per hour
- Benefits offered to eligible full-time staff
- Dental coverage
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP contributions
- Casual dress code
- A supportive and respectful team environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support
Why Join Us?
Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference. As a Community Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping individuals live more independently, stay connected to their communities, and achieve their personal goals.
If you are caring, dependable, and looking for meaningful work where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $25.50-$26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
