INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

ILHS MISSION STATEMENT

To provide homes and support to people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities that maintain and enhance independent lifestyles

WHO WE ARE

ILHS was established in 1976 by a group of people who lived at the Gorge Road Hospital in its Extended Care Unit. They shared the desire to live a more independent lifestyle free of institutional constraints, and met to discuss new and innovative options. Four of those people decided they were compatible and could live together, were willing to be responsible for paying the rent, looking after the house and hiring and firing Residential Care Workers. The first home was a renovated and modified home in the Swan Lake area which opened on May 25, 1976.

Independent Living Housing Society now supports individuals in six supported living environments. This includes apartments, shared living, group homes and a respite home.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria is a non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Society acts as the administrative body while promoting, encouraging and supporting clients to:

• Develop independent living skills to the best of their ability
• Become involved in their community
• Live in a manner consistent with their needs, interests and capabilities
• Be fully involved in all independent living decisions
• Maintain their individuality, dignity, privacy and confidentiality

The Society will make provisions for a comprehensive range of services in a consistent coordinated manner that reflects a common philosophy, and will work co-operatively with other private, public and professional groups which support our Mission and Philosophy.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Residential Care Workers are responsible for maintaining and promoting the well-being, uniqueness and independence of each client. This may include, but is not limited to, physical care, menu planning and meal preparation, medication administration, day-to-day house management and documentation.

The Residential Care Worker supports the clients by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and other stakeholders. The Residential Care Worker also encourages the clients to develop individual skills, talents and abilities while maintaining their health and safety.

Behavior Intervention Workers are responsible for providing care and support in a group home environment that includes clients with emotional and behavioral challenges in addition to physical and cognitive support needs.

The Behavior Intervention Worker is responsible for providing crisis intervention, behavior management, social and life skills training and role modeling, on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting, as well as participating in meeting the physical care requirements of the clients.

Day Planners are responsible for planning and implementing an in-house and community activity access program that fulfills and enriches the social, intellectual, cultural, spiritual, physical educational and emotional needs of the clients.

• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Criminal Record Check completed within the last year
• Drivers Abstract
• TB Test
• Restricted Class 4 Drivers License (required for some positions)
• Experience or Training with
  • Personal Care
  • Lifts/Transfers
  • Oral Care
  • Bathing
  • Recreation/Social Support
  • Dressing/Grooming
  • Medication Administration
  • Meal Preparation
  • Tube Feeding

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE ILHS OF GREATER VICTORIA

• SITE DIVERSITY
• GREAT BENEFITS WITH PERMANENT STATUS
• OPPORTUNITY FOR 1:1 WITH CLIENTS
• COMMUNITY OUTINGS
• SMALL RATIOS
• WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT LIVING HOUSING SOCIETY OF GREATER VICTORIA
813 DARWIN AVENUE
VICTORIA BC V8X 2X7
TEL: (250) 383-2524
FAX: (250) 383-9431
EMAIL: ilhs@shaw.ca