Posted 2 days ago
Residential Support Worker
@ Community Connections Inc.
Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Overview
Community Connections Inc., a non-profit serving adults with disabilities, is hiring a permanent full-time or part-time Residential Support Worker in Summerside, PEI. The role supports clients with cognitive and physical challenges in community-based independent living, including personal care, meal preparation and medication administration. Pay starts at $24.80 to $29.54 per hour, with up to 80 hours bi-weekly, a pension plan and group insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physical care, meals and medication administration
- Manage day-to-day house operations and petty cash
- Develop and monitor client case plans
- Assist clients with appointments, transportation and community access
- Complete and maintain required documentation
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in human services, youth work or RCW/LPN, or related degree
- Clear vulnerable sector check and driver's abstract
- Valid CPR, First Aid and driver's licence
- Experience with cognitive or physical challenges an asset
- Critical thinking and ability to work in a high-stress environment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RCW, LPN, CPR, First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Services, Youth Work, Practical Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Community Connections Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential
Current Location: Summerside, PEI
Duration: Permanent Full-Time/Part Time positions – (up to 80 hours bi-weekly)
Salary: Permanent – Starting at $24.80 – $29.54
Community Connections Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a range of employment, residential, and support services to adult persons with disabilities. The purpose of the organization is to work with persons with disabilities and their families; to assist individuals to develop to their full potential; to support them to access and use community resources; and to empower them to contribute and participate in a meaningful way within their community. Our employees are critical to the work of the organization, and their first responsibility is to develop meaningful relationships with the clients in their care.
Responsibilities Include:
- Promote and maintain the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc. and the people it supports;
- Support clients with cognitive and/or physical challenges in a community based independent living environment;
- Maintain and promote the wellbeing, uniqueness and independence of each client;
- Provide physical care, menu planning, meal preparation, medication administration, and day-to-day house management;
- Develop and monitor client case plans;
- Fulfill the health, safety and personal care requirements for each client;
- Assist clients with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to personal care, arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community and financial support as needed;
- Prepare nutritional meals as per site specific guidelines;
- Manage petty cash and grocery monies and following a budget;
- Complete and maintain required documentation;
- Collaborate with Community Support Workers.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a College diploma in Human Services, Youth Worker, or RCW/LPN, or a university degree in a human services related field;
- Previous experience working with individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges or previous experience in a human service setting serving vulnerable populations would be considered an asset;
- A clear Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable and a clear Driver’s Abstract
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certificates (must be maintained during employment);
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle during working hours (must be maintained during employment);
- Possess critical thinking and decision-making skills;
- A team player with excellent attendance;
- Ability to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
Community Connections Inc. offers competitive salaries, a significant pension plan, group insurance, and a rewarding work environment to its employees.
To explore this career opportunity with Community Connections Inc., please submit your cover letter and resume below.
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