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Residential Care Worker (Overnight)

Squamish, BC
CA$26/hour
Mid Level
Part-Time

Top Benefits

Health plan covering MSP, dental, vision, prescriptions, life insurance, disability (employer-paid)
Vacation pay: 6% first two years, 15 days, +1 day/year up to 35
Municipal pension plan with employer match after 6 months

About the role

Overnight

Location: Squamish, BC Start date: ASAP

Compensation: $25.95/hour Hours of Work: 32 hrs/wk; Thurs-Sun

Nature of Position: Permanent, Part-Time 11:45pm-6:45am

Position posted on: April 21, 2026

ABOUT SSCS:

SSCS is a leading social service provider in BC’s Sea to Sky Corridor. We provide high quality

programs to enhance the lives of residents at every age and stage of life. Our programs

include affordable housing, early childhood care and education, youth services, mental

health services, senior’s services, community living, homeless outreach, life skills, and a Food

Bank. We help create healthy, connected, and diverse communities where everyone can

grow, develop, and lead meaningful lives.

Contribution:

The Residential Care Worker works under the direction of the Residential Supervisor in

providing a comfortable home environment in which individuals with developmental

disabilities have the opportunity to live active and fulfilling lives. They work as part of a team

to ensure that individuals achieve personally meaningful goals for independence,

community access and skill development.

Qualifications:

  1. Certificate in related human/social service field.

  2. One (1) year recent related experience.

  3. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  4. Valid First Aid Certificate in Residential Care.

  5. Valid Food Safe certificate.

Job Skills and Abilities:

  1. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

  2. Ability to work as part of a team with a variety of staff, professionals, and other

members of the community.

  1. Commitment and interest in the field of service to individuals living with a

developmental disability with preference given to direct experience working in the

field of Community Living.

  1. Experience working with people who live with disabilities or mental health

challenges.

Responsibilities:

  1. Participates in goal setting and program planning (Individual Service Plan) for

individuals living in a residence.

  1. Assists residents with meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and

personal finance and implements personal service plans.

  1. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene,

grooming and toileting. This may include transfer of function duties.

  1. Supports residents to locate and access community resources and provides

opportunities for social connections in accordance with their individual service plans.

  1. Works with the residential team to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the

residents.

  1. Administers medication to clients in accordance with established policy.

  2. Facilitates the involvement of family members and friends in the lives of the residents.

  3. Transports and assists residents to attend appointments, shopping or leisure activities.

  4. Performs residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry,

sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment

and food services. Reports repair and maintenance concerns to the Residential

Supervisor.

  1. Works with the residential team to identify areas of concern and improve service.

Provides constructive input and recommendations to improve existing policies,

procedures and protocols.

  1. Maintains documentation such as charting, communications logs, daily activities of

residents and financial records as required.

  1. Attends staff meetings, staff development and in-service training sessions as directed

by Residential Supervisor.

  1. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the

community.

  1. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

  1. Criminal Record Search.

  2. Signed Confidentiality form.

  3. Approved reference check.

  4. T.B. test clearance.

  5. Physician’s letter stating that health is sufficient for the job.

Benefits and Perks:

Healthcare: Once staff have passed their probationary period, we offer an extended health

program through Group Health to all staff working more than 20 hours a week. The plan

covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies,

life insurance, and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance

program. The premiums of the plan are 100% employer-paid.

Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first

and second year of employment. This equals 15 days of holidays (3 weeks/year). After the

first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service,

to a maximum of 35 workdays.

Retirement Pension: A full-time employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with

a matching contribution by SSCS after 6 months of employment.

Other Perks: Casual dress, paid sick days, and more.

Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $25.95 per hour.

Apply today at: jobs@sscs.ca

About Sea to Sky Community Services

Non-profit Organizations
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Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC's most respected and established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area: Britannia Beach, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and other communities and nations in the area-- to support individuals and families living in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development, childcare, affordable housing, homeless outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS served 6500 individuals and families-- and we're growing fast.

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