Job Summary
Under the direction of the Department Manager, The Temporary Awake Residential Night Worker will maintain a safe, comfortable and clean-living environment by:
- Monitoring the safety and well-being of residents during the night and attending to their needs.
Qualifications
The Awake Residential Night Worker will have:
- A Grade 12 Diploma;
- Six months recent, related experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Skills & Knowledge
The Awake Residential Night Worker will require:
- The ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental disorders;
- The ability to manage high risk behaviours;
- The ability to manage crisis situations;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Organization, prioritization and motivation skills;
- Excellent problem solving skills;
- The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;
- The ability to work in an isolated environment;
- The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations;
- Computer literacy in Excel, Word and email programs;
- A valid driver’s license;
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificates;
- A W.H.M.I.S. Certificate;
- A Medication Delivery Training Certificate;
- FoodSafe Certificate;
- Foundations Training and
- a CPI Certificate.
Personal Attributes
The Awake Residential Night Worker must demonstrate:
- A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;
- Cultural, social and economic awareness;
- Empathetic listening and support qualities;
- Tact and diplomacy;
- Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;
- Good boundaries and self care practices;
- A willingness to work flexible hours;
- A person centered practical approach; and
- Good physical health.
Hours of Work
35 hours per week, flexible to meet program needs.
5 days on 5days off 2 days on 2 days off
10pm to 8am
Rate of Pay
$23.73 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to:
Tallulah McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator
P.O. Box 713 (10110 - 13th Street)
DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7
Fax: (250) 782-4167
E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca
- Please include competition #1989 with your resume
- Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
- This position requires union membership
- This position is open to female applicants only
