#2245 - Residential Care Worker | Permanent Part Time

Richmond, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$28–$32 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 33 hours per week

Job summary

The Residential Care Worker assists residents with their physical, emotional, social, and medical needs to ensure they live successfully in the community. The role involves enhancing quality of life through daily living activities and working effectively within a team environment.

Job details

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 [http://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 | #2245 SERVICE AREA: Living Options LOCATION: Richmond, BC START DATE: October 20, 2026 TERM/STATUS: Permanent Part Time SCHEDULE/HRS: Monday to Friday 08:30-15:00 // 32.50 hours per week HOURLY WAGE: $28.46 - $31.57 as per the collective agreement The Role: The 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. This position is in a home with 5 close-knit roommates, some of which use wheelchairs and lifts for mobility and transferring. 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, positive behavior support, and community care is an asset. * Experience with lifts and transfers * Criminal Record Clearance * Medical Clearance (must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs) * TB Test Clearance * Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract * Class 5 Driver’s License * Ability to obtain a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License during probation period * Valid First Aid/CPR upon start date * Demonstrated 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 [http://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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in a related field such as Social Services or Human Services and possess 1-2 years of relevant experience. Essential requirements include physical ability to perform lifts and transfers, a valid driver's license, and necessary medical and criminal record clearances.