Live-In Caretaker - Contractor Position

The Program

The Hybrid Home Share Program is a residential option in which an adult with a developmental disability lives with a caregiver who is contracted with Taproot to provide ongoing daily support. The Caretakers role is to provide a safe home environment where adults can develop social and life skills to ready themselves to reach their full potential for independence. The Caretaker applying for this posting will be required to move into the individual’s existing home in rural Chilliwack. This individual has a set schedule with flexibility for Contractor to have weekends off to go visit family and friends. The contractor will have funds to hire respite to oversee the home and individual on their days off.

The Position

Taproot is looking to connect with someone awesome for a full-time, self-employed opportunity as a Hybrid Home Share provider (caretaker) in rural Chilliwack. This role blends ongoing support and respite, ideal for someone who creates a steady, supportive home environment.

In Your Role You Will

• Report to Program Manager on a regular basis and in bi-monthly check-ins
• Provide flexible and evolving support to individuals changing needs within a home
• Work within the guidelines and policies within the Home Sharing Services Handbook and all other policies and standards set for the Home Sharing Program
• Ensure a stable, structured and home-like environment and positive and positive role models to guarantee the safety of the Individual
• Take appropriate action to accomplish the objectives set for the person served
• Establish safety and emergency procedures to provide support, care and supervision consistent with the Personal Service Plan of the Individual
• Fulfill necessary administrative duties, such as completing Critical Incident Reports or Missing Persons Reports
• Ensure that the Individual and their chosen family are involved in all planning and decision-making on matters affecting the Individual, whenever possible
• Assists the Individual in making effective choices concerning the development and maintenance of friendships and relationships
• Conducts regular and ongoing communication with the Individual's support teams, maintaining clear and professional relationships

***Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Have experience supporting individuals with disabilities
• Be able to provide personal care if needed
• Be adept at conflict resolution, redirection, and de-escalation
• Be familiar with Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports
• Have experience in providing care to individuals facing multiple barriers
• Be proficient in executing person-centered approaches
• Have a gentle approach when implementing firm boundaries

• Willing to re-locate to the rural Chilliwack area
• Ability to successfully complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Check
• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR AED Level C Certificate
• Complete the Home Share Provider screening
• Complete MANDT Training, Food Safe, and other Home Share specific training, provided by the agency
• Be consistent in implementing firm professional boundaries with persons served
• Class 5 Driver's License, A clear Driver’s Abstract, and a reliable vehicle big enough to fit a large wheelchair
• Open to working with LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Reliable in cleaning and responding to phone calls and emails
• Patient and understanding with client needs
• Aware of the Justice system and their individuals in care post release - and trauma informed care
• Own an updated computer with Microsoft office 365 and cellphone

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages and salaries
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.