#2224 - Residential Care Worker | Temporary Part Time
The Residential Care Worker assists residents in group homes with their physical, emotional, social, and medical needs. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life through support with activities of daily living and promoting self-determination.
- On-site
- Vancouver, BC
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Apply by Feb 2, 2027
- 1 position
Job summary
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 | #2224 SERVICE AREA: Living Options LOCATION: Vancouver, BC START DATE: September 02, 2026 (Ending February 18, 2027) TERM/STATUS: Temporary Part Time SCHEDULE/HRS: Wed, Thurs 08:30-14:30, Fri 14:30-21:30, Sat 14:00-21:30, Sun 07:30-14:30 // 33.5 hours per week HOURLY WAGE: $26.83 - $29.76 as per the collective agreement (2024 rates, implementation of new collective agreement is in process and new wage rates $28.46 to $31.57 will be implemented once funding is received) The Role: Residential Care Worker (RCW) assists residents to live successfully in residential settings 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. 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, and community care is an asset Experience in supporting mental health and positive Behavioral Reinforcement preferred Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date Class 5 Driver's License Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License during probation period Satisfactory driver's abstract Criminal Record Clearance Must have training in positive behavior support Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40 lbs) TB Test Clearance Competency in English written and verbal communication Eligible to work in Canada *This position requires Union membership. 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.
What you’ll do
The Residential Care Worker assists residents in group homes with their physical, emotional, social, and medical needs. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life through support with activities of daily living and promoting self-determination.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in Social Services, Human Services, or Education and 1-2 years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. Candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver's license, First Aid/CPR certification, and pass criminal and medical clearances.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan • Employee and family assistance plan • Municipal pension plan • On-the-job training • Educational and training opportunities
Listed skills
- First AidPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Adaptive communication
- Community care
- Mental health support
- Positive behavioral reinforcement
- Positive behavior support
- First aid
- CPR
- Patient lifting and transfers
- Problem solving
- English communication
Job areas
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Education
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Feb 2, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 34 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level