Home Support Worker: Summer Student

Number of Positions: 2
Location: Fort St. John, BC
Term: Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

Start Date: June 1, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week
Wage: $25.95/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking two Summer Student Home Support Workers to join our team through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This role provides meaningful, hands-on experience supporting individuals to live as independently as possible at home and within the community.

Successful candidates will work in a person-centered environment, promoting independence, inclusion, and quality of life while gaining valuable experience in community living and support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independence in daily living and life skills
• Assist with personal care needs such as hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility (including lifting and transferring where required)
• Teach and support skills such as cooking, shopping, money management, and household safety
• Facilitate recreational, social, educational, and vocational activities
• Encourage community participation and help individuals build relationships and social connections
• Follow and implement Person-Centered Plans and Behaviour Support Plans
• Assist with goal setting and contribute to program planning and evaluation
• Recognize and respond to emergency or crisis situations in accordance with established procedures
• Accompany or transport individuals to appointments, activities, and community events
• Administer medication and delegated health tasks in accordance with policies (e.g., gastrostomy feeding, suction, bowel management, where applicable)
• Maintain accurate, professional documentation and complete required reports
• Support health care plans and monitor individuals’ well-being
• Perform household duties such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and yard maintenance
• Ensure health and safety standards are consistently met
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members and external partners
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, and guiding principles

Qualifications (CSJ Eligibility Requirements)

To be eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must:

• Be between 19 and 30 years of age at the start of employment (students must be 19 due to internal funding policies)
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

• Interest in community support, social services, or health care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Skills Development Opportunities

Through this role, participants will gain:

• Hands-on experience in community living and support services
• Communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and crisis response skills
• Time management and organizational abilities
• Experience working with person-centered planning approaches
• Exposure to health and safety practices in care environments

Supervision & Mentorship

Participants will receive structured onboarding, ongoing supervision, and regular feedback from experienced staff to support their professional development throughout the placement.

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in clients’ homes and community settings
• May involve physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility
• Requires flexibility, professionalism, and adherence to safety protocols

Employment Equity

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous youth, racialized youth, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.