Merritt, Bc Family support worker Jobs – 6 Openings This Week

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- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Communication skills
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Qualicare, Kamloops —Merritt, BC
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- Part-time
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
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Lower Nicola Indian Band —Merritt, BC
- $28–$34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Huntington Society of Canada —British Columbia
- $38.26–$44.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Paid time off
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the co-lab company —British Columbia
- $99–$149 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Experience working with children
- Patient care
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Work from home
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Integrated Child & Youth (school-based) Clinical Counsellor (ICY-CC)
School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) —Merritt, BC
- $98,250.00–$122,343.33 a year
- Immediate opening
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement

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Community Support Worker - Merritt CI - FT

Interior Community Services
Merritt, BC

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Designated paid holidays
Dental care
Vision care
Municipal pension plan
Life insurance

Skills

CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Food Handler Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role
Join our Merritt Community Inclusion team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with cognitive, physical, developmental, and diverse support needs, including individuals with complex needs. As a Community Support Worker, you'll help individuals build confidence, develop skills, increase independence, and connect with their community in positive, lasting ways.

What You’ll Do

Support individuals in daily activities that promote independence and well-being
Plan and facilitate recreational, social, and skill-building opportunities
Encourage healthy routines like food prep and personal care
Provide mobility and transportation support
Collaborate with caregivers and professionals to meet individual goals
Maintain safety standards and respond to risks or emergencies
Administer medications as needed
Keep accurate, timely documentation

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Benefits

Extended Health & Dental benefits, including vision, paramedical services, life insurance, LTD, and Employee & Family Assistance Program (available after probation)
Municipal Pension Plan
3 weeks’ vacation after 1 year, increasing with seniority (as per Collective Agreement)
13 paid statutory holidays per year
Sick leave accrual of 1 day per month (available after 90 days)
Wage increases every 2,000 hours worked, up to Step 4
Priority consideration for internal job opportunities
Paid required training and ongoing professional development
Opportunities to participate in community and wellness activities

What You Bring

A Community or School Support Worker Certificate (a Diploma is a bonus!)
At least 1 year of hands-on experience supporting individuals with cognitive, physical, or diverse abilities—especially those with complex needs
Or a solid combination of education, training, and experience that shows you're ready to make a difference

Your unique qualities

Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities
Ability to plan inclusive, engaging activities
Skills in building life skills and promoting independence
Comfortable providing personal care
Maintains clean, safe, and welcoming spaces
Responds calmly to challenging behaviours and crises
Works well independently and with a team
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Maintains boundaries and confidentiality
Collaborates effectively with others
Advocates for inclusion and individual rights

Other Musts

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record
Physical ability to support clients using wheelchairs, walkers, and assist with lifting, transferring, pushing, pulling, bending, and safely helping clients in and out of vehicles (full on-the-job training provided)
Completion of required training—free for successful candidates! Certifications like CPR-C, Mandt, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Anti-Bullying & Harassment, and CLBC Privacy are a plus
Consent to Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks
Union membership required, with a 1.85% dues deduction

PROGRAM: Community Inclusion
LOCATION: Merritt, BC
STATUS: Full-Time
HOURS of WORK: 35 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, daytime schedule
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Community Living Merritt
COMPENSATION: $27.53-31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Open until a suitable candidate is found
JOB NUMBER: 2026-24
If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [email protected].

ICS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.

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