Home Share Provider Opportunities
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HOME SHARE POSTING #001-24
Posted on:
November 7, 2024
Closing date:
December 7, 2024
Start date:
December 15, 2024
Location:
Kelowna
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Emergency First Aid and CPR (level A)
- A clear criminal record check
- A Valid BC Driver’s License, and a driver’s abstract from ICBC
Additional Notes:
Strive is currently seeking experienced care providers in the Kelowna area to provide care and support in their own home to individuals with mental health, addictions, brain injuries, and/or physical, intellectual and medical healthcare needs.
Prospective care providers should have a separate suite or bedroom to welcome an individual in need of support into their home. Home Sharing involves assisting individuals with their everyday lives in a holistic manner within your own home.
Prospective Care Providers should:
- Be comfortable working individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
- Have experience working with individuals with disabilities or caring for a loved one
- Have experience with medical and/or community support experience (i.e. care aide, nursing, community support work, mental health worker, addiction counsellor, social work, etc.)
- Have experience working with an individual with difficult/challenging behaviours
- Have a positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training an asset
Additional Notes:
If you are interested in applying to our program to be a Home Share Provider, please press “Apply Now” and submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter you need to have the following information: who lives in the home (adults, children, pets), what accommodations are available (room or suite), what level of the home the accommodations are located (ground level, upstairs or main floor) and a description of your experience working with individuals with disabilities, mental health, addictions and/or medical issues.