Posted 3 months ago
Residence Worker - Kelowna (Casual)
@ Active Care Youth and Adult Services
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
Active Care Youth and Adult Services is hiring a casual Residence Worker in Kelowna to provide direct care and support to the people in its residences. The work covers daily living support, life skills training, crisis response and transport to appointments. The posting states a wage of $25.95 to $29.76 per hour and a 10-day training program followed by three shadow shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and daily living support
- Deliver life skills training and emotional support
- Administer and record medications
- Transport clients to appointments and activities
- Complete documentation and crisis reports
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in a related human or social service field
- One year of recent related experience
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Ability to complete accurate documentation
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Human services, Social services |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Paid training |
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Active Care Youth and Adult Services
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We walk alongside youth, adults, and communities with trauma‑informed, strength‑based services that foster resilience.
Full company description
Our Work: At Active Care Youth & Adult Services, we provide trauma-informed, person-centred care to youth and adults through partnerships with funders. Every story matters, and we embrace each client’s individuality to ensure autonomy and support them in reaching their full potential. Our work is rooted in compassion, education, and respect. Our Team: Based in Kamloops and serving Vernon, Kelowna, and Terrace, our team brings our vision, mission, values, and DEI principles to life every day. We’ve proudly been a Living Wage Employer since 2021 and continue to prioritize work-life balance, professional growth, and a culture where every team member feels valued and supported. When our team thrives, so do the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment: We believe that meaningful work starts with meaningful care—both for our clients and our team. By fostering a supportive environment, offering 11 days of extensive training, and investing in our people, we create opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact. At Active Care, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of an organization that truly makes a positive impact.
- LinkedIn followers
- 333
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 84
- Reported office locations
- 235 1st Ave, 8th Floor, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 3J4, CA
- Business categories
- Non Profit
- Events
- Young Adults
- Other recorded names
- Active Care Youth and Adult Services
- Active Care Youth & Adult Services
- Specialties
- Child & Youth Services
- Extensive Training
- Complex Care
- Trauma Informed Services
- Diversity
- Equity & Inclusion
- Living Wage Employer
- CARF Certified
- Work-Life Balance
- Pension Plan
- and Employer-paid Benefits
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our Work: At Active Care Youth & Adult Services, we provide trauma-informed, person-centred care to youth and adults through partnerships with funders. Every story matters, and we embrace each client’s individuality to ensure autonomy and support them in reaching their full potential. Our work is rooted in compassion, education, and respect. Our Team: Based in Kamloops and serving Vernon, Kelowna, and Terrace, our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public Health |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Kamloops, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Child & Youth ServicesExtensive TrainingComplex CareTrauma Informed ServicesDiversityEquity & InclusionLiving Wage EmployerCARF CertifiedWork-Life BalancePension Plan |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Position Title Residence Worker
Classification: Residence Worker – Grid 10
Reports To: Program Manager
Wage: $25.95 - $29.76
Job Summary:
To provide direct care and support to the person in the resource you are assigned to and to ensure general upkeep and maintenance of the resource itself. Ensures the person’s physical, emotional social, educational, and medical needs are met. Assist the person served to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.
Qualifications: Education, Training & Experience
- Diploma in related human/social service field.
- One (1) year of recent related experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for the person being supported
- Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program and suggests changes to the Program Manager
- Provides life skills training that that aligns with the persons preferences and goals. This may include but is not limited to emotional regulation, alternate behaviours in stressful situations, meal planning & preparation, personal care skills and budgeting
- Plans, participates in and provides direct support during person-centered activities in alignment with the person’s goals and preferences
- Recognizes, analyzes, and takes a pro-active approach to potential emergency situations, using crisis intervention training and strategies to ensure no harm comes to the person, staff and/or the public. Reports crisis to supervisor and completes and submits a Critical Incident form.
- Provides emotional support to person to assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation and/or debriefing an emotional situation.
- Assists person with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting.
- 8Administers, records and stores medications in accordance with established policies and CARF standards.
- At the direction of the Program Manager, schedules, transports and assists person with medical and dental appointments.
- Transports and assists person(s) to appointments, shopping, or leisure activities.
- Performs basic house housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
- Completes and maintains all required documentation in accordance with established policies.
- Identifies social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that align with the person(s) preferences and service plan.
- At the direction of the Program Manager, liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
- Performs other related duties as required
Training
You will participate in a comprehensive 10-day training program, followed by three (3) shadow shifts designed to fully prepare you to support youth and adults in a safe, effective, and productive environment. Throughout your tenure, you'll have opportunities for internal growth, advancement, and continued professional development through additional training and education offered internally and by third-party providers.
Benefits
- Robust support for employee and Family wellness through Sparrow
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