Community Support Worker

Bayshore • Nanaimo, BC

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bayshore HealthCare is a leading provider of home and community health care services in Canada. As a Community Support Worker, you will support adults with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to live safely, independently, and meaningfully within their homes and communities. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, meal planning and preparation, housekeeping and homemaking tasks, medication reminders, community participation, appointments, social and recreational activities, and the development of independent living skills. The successful candidate will build respectful, person-centred relationships that promote dignity, choice, inclusion, and quality of life while supporting each individual's unique goals and strengths. Community Support Workers play an important role in helping clients participate fully in their communities, develop life skills, foster meaningful relationships, and achieve greater independence. While community inclusion and skill development are important aspects of the role, a significant portion of support is currently focused on homemaking, housekeeping, organization, decluttering, and helping clients maintain safe, healthy, and functional living environments. Successful candidates will be comfortable providing hands-on homemaking, cleaning, organization, and household support, including working in homes that may be cluttered, disorganized, or require extensive organization and decluttering assistance.

Requirements

• Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Current Food Safe Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), or other complex support needs.
• Experience providing homemaking, housekeeping, household management, personal care, and activities of daily living support.
• Comfortable working in diverse home environments, including homes requiring significant cleaning, organization, and decluttering support.
• Experience supporting individuals to develop independence, life skills, healthy routines, and meaningful participation in their homes and communities.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain professional boundaries, and follow individualized care plans.
• Valid BC driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Nanaimo, Duncan, and surrounding communities to support clients in their homes and community settings.
• Comfortable performing hands-on homemaking and housekeeping duties, including cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, laundry, vacuuming, mopping, decluttering, and general household organization.
• Comfortable working in homes with pets, odors, clutter, and other environmental challenges while maintaining professionalism, respect, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant education in Human Services, Social Services, Disability Support, Community Living, Health Care Assistance, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience using person-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and positive behaviour support approaches is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred support to adults with developmental disabilities, ASD, and/or FASD.
• Assist clients with homemaking tasks including cleaning, laundry, dishes, tidying, organizing living spaces, decluttering, and maintaining a safe and healthy home environment.
• Support clients in developing housekeeping routines, organizational skills, and independent living practices.
• Support clients with meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and other household management tasks.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, grooming, dressing, and medication reminders as required.
• Support participation in appointments, errands, recreational activities, and community-based opportunities.
• Build positive, respectful relationships that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Maintain professional boundaries while following care plans, documenting services, and reporting safety concerns or changes in client needs.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel.
• Fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices.
• High-quality and safe environment for both team members and clients and patients.
• Programs, resources, and policies designed to support each person's purpose, potential, and well-being.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree