Posted 13 months ago
Live-In Caretaker - Contractor Position
@ Taproot Community Support Services
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Overview
Taproot Community Support Services is hiring a live-in caretaker on a contractor basis to support an individual in a home-sharing arrangement. The work involves providing flexible, evolving support, maintaining a safe and structured home environment, and reporting regularly to a Program Manager. The posting states a contractor employment type but no pay or schedule details.
Responsibilities:
- Provide flexible support to an individual within their home
- Maintain a stable, structured and safe home environment
- Establish safety and emergency procedures per the personal service plan
- Complete critical incident and missing persons reports
- Communicate regularly with the individual's support teams
Requirements summary:
- Follow the Home Sharing Services Handbook and program policies
- Report to the Program Manager regularly and in bi-monthly check-ins
- Involve the individual and their chosen family in planning decisions
- Support the individual in building friendships and relationships
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
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Taproot Community Support Services
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We envision a world where every individual, family & community thrives. Employee-owned, proudly diverse.
Full company description
At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful connections and find a greater sense of belonging in their communities. Our work is grounded in care, respect and the belief that every voice matters. Taproot is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust. Every employee becomes an owner from day one, creating a shared commitment to the people we support, our communities and the future we are building together. With more than 850 employee-owners, Taproot is proud to be a Certified B Corporation and CARF-accredited organization.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,629
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 291
- Reported office locations
- 11491 Kingston St, Maple Ridge, 2, Maple Ridge , British Columbia V2X 0Y6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Taproot Community Support Services
- Specialties
- social services
- seniors care
- youth justice
- acquired brain injury
- psychology
- indigenous services
- disabilities
- FASD
- children
- families
- and behaviour counselling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Maple Ridge , British Columbia |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | social servicesseniors careyouth justiceacquired brain injurypsychologyindigenous servicesdisabilitiesFASDchildrenfamilies |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 101 |
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• Provide flexible and evolving support to individuals changing needs within a home
• Work within the guidelines and policies within the Home Sharing Services Handbook and all other policies and standards set for the Home Sharing Program
• Ensure a stable, structured and home-like environment and positive and positive role models to guarantee the safety of the Individual
• Take appropriate action to accomplish the objectives set for the person served
• Establish safety and emergency procedures to provide support, care and supervision consistent with the Personal Service Plan of the Individual
• Fulfill necessary administrative duties, such as completing Critical Incident Reports or Missing Persons Reports
• Ensure that the Individual and their chosen family are involved in all planning and decision-making on matters affecting the Individual, whenever possible
• Assists the Individual in making effective choices concerning the development and maintenance of friendships and relationships
• Conducts regular and ongoing communication with the Individual's support teams, maintaining clear and professional relationships
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