Healthcare Assistant /Residential Care Worker

We are currently looking for casual staff who can work 8am-4pm weekdays and weekends.

This is an on-call position, you give an availability monthly and we call you for shifts that fit within it. Advanced scheduling will be completed where possible, preference given to those who can take shifts on short notice.

Group Home Management Position

Are you passionate about helping people lead happy lives and achieve their dreams? Do you want to work in a creative environment that leverages your skills and experience as a social service professional? If so, consider a management position with J. Garnons Williams Ltd. where you will have the opportunity for professional growth and development.

We are looking for a dynamic group home manager. Our collaborative team, supported by the Director of HR, Director of Care, and President, is committed to fostering healthy and positive relationships among team members and supporting the individuals in our care. We believe that strong leadership builds great teams, and we value your contribution to our mission.

In this role, you will lead both community inclusion and residential programs, supervise residential care workers, train staff, manage budgets, and oversee administration and HR functions, ensuring compliance with all policies, regulations, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

TB test (current within 2 years)
Valid Occupational First Aid Certificate
Criminal record check, to be completed by JGW
Class 4 license, or ability to obtain one within 6 months
Hepatitis B inoculations (entire series of 3 inoculations or waiver)
Insured and reliable vehicle
Must have been successfully employed as a care worker for a minimum of 1 year
Must have proven successful management and leadership abilities in Community Inclusion or Staffed CLBC services

Desired Qualifications:

Management Training – Certificate in the Justice Institute Leadership or Conflict Resolution or recognized equivalent is an asset. The minimum expectation is that you have engaged in ongoing professional development.
Post-secondary education in a related field or a combination of education and experience. Courses or training such as RCW/HCA, LPN/RN, managing employees, labour relations, medications, SIVA, NVCIT, MANDT, conflict resolution, administration, etc. would be assets for the position.

Position Details:

Applicants must be available for all regularly scheduled shifts.
On-call rotation required.
The work is 32-40 hours/week.
Start and end times of the weekday workday are flexible, we will work with you to find the best schedule to support your financial, personal and family needs.
Bargaining unit excluded (non-union).
Familiarity with CLBC, CARF, VIHA, the Licensing Act and contracted service delivery.
Experience managing or supervising residential staff, coordinating services, training staff, labour relations, human resources, budgeting and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for advocacy based on people's needs and wishes to lead healthy, full, interesting and happy lives.
Experience providing personal care and medical support to persons in care.
Proficient in the use of medical equipment and devices for assisted living (lifts, tracking, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.)
Experience collaborating with medical stakeholders including physicians, OT/PT, pharmacy, labs, nursing, SLP, etc.
Ability to investigate concerns, remaining objective, rational and fact-based.
Experience in effectively responding to emergencies.
Able to respond in the moment and provide training/feedback to staff in a positive manner taking corrective action when necessary.
Able to plan and implement activities, follow transition criteria, provide for personal care, medical and behavioral needs.

Additional Information:

Panel interviews will be conducted as part of the screening process.
The pay rate starts at $35 per hour, potential to increase upon completion of a 500-hour probationary period.
Excellent health benefits package, including: prescription coverage, dental, orthodontic, medical services, massage, life insurance, AD&D, vision care, chiropractic, naturopath, EAP, etc.), 13 stat holidays off with pay, generous vacation and a pension plan (MPP).
Flexible hours and days of work can be accommodated.
Criminal record check required for work with vulnerable adults.
Start Date: after November 15 th .
4-6 weeks of fully paid training with senior managers provided.
The successful applicant will be required to engage in a contractual relationship with the employer – all aspects of the position and expectations to be outlined.

This position is being posted internally and externally at this time. It is open to all qualified and interested applicants. The successful applicant for this position will be notified by phone, other candidates will be notified via email.

If you are looking for an agency willing to invest in you as a professional where you can increase your skill set and take joy in your work, please apply with us.

For further information on this position, please contact Judy Williams at judy@jgwliving.ca

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