Older Worker jobs in Vancouver, BC

Are you looking for an exciting summer job working with individuals with various abilities?

Join our progressive non-profit organization this summer and get paid to grow your skills and expand your horizons!

Temporary summer positions have the potential to become permanent in the fall.

The position entail working within a support team in a day program/centre, community settings, or group home settings; assisting adults who may have physical, developmental, mental health issues, and/or acquired brain injuries. Applicants must possess exemplary communication skills, be compassionate and energetic, and be comfortable supporting individuals with various disabilities.

The Canada Summer Jobs program duration is 6 weeks between July 20th to August 28th and requires applicants to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Position Details (1 opening available)

• Position: Support Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)
• Location: Burnaby
• Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday; schedule may vary based on programming needs)
• Duration: 6 weeks temporary summer position
• Start Date: Immediately
• End Date: August 28, 2026
• Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Positions are full time with shifts ranging from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of occasional evening or weekend work. (The Employer reserves the right to make changes to your schedule as per the collective agreement).

Compensation: $21 per hour

Job Duties May Include but Not Limited to:

• Knowledge and experience working with developmental, physical disabilities, mental health and behaviours
• Ability to create a meaningful routine
• Knowledgeable of creating independence vs. creating dependence
• Following health care plans*
• Completing daily documentation
• Implementing personal protocols, schedules, and activities
• Knowledge and experience with community integration and teaching life skills
• Leisure recreation activities

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• BC Care Aid Registered Number
• Medication Administration Certificate from reputable school
• Criminal Record Check
• Negative TB test
• Food Safe
• First Aid/CPR C

Why work for Strive?

• Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Paid orientations
• Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, etc.) and professional development
• Generous statutory holiday pay
• Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
• Referral bonus program
• An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
• Health and wellness activities and incentives
• Access to community member discounts
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!
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Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”
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Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”
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*Strive offers fully paid benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.

**The right candidate should have experience with Behavior Management, Personal Care, as well as Medication Administration and at least 1-2 years of experience with various disabilities listed above.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

*without precedence and without prejudice*

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

Requisition Number: SUPPO002427

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