Join Beacon Community Services as a Cook at Parry Place Assisted Living. In this role, you will prepare nutritious, home-style meals for residents while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. You will work as part of a supportive team to provide a positive dining experience and ensure meals meet individual dietary requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and reliable cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals, maintaining a well-organized kitchen, and supporting the health and well-being of seniors. If you enjoy working in a community-focused environment and delivering excellent service, apply today.

Days/Hours of Work: Friday and Saturday 9:30 AM to 5:30 pm (15 Hours per week)

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and uses a dietician-approved 4-week cycle menu which includes 2-3 meals and 2 snacks daily, meeting Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating requirements 
• Serves family style meals and strives to make meals appealing and mealtimes enjoyable 
• Maintains kitchen, dining room, living room, common areas and food storage areas in tidy, hygienic and safe manner 
• Monitors food storage and stand times and temperatures according to licensing and food safe requirements.  Maintains sanitation of food preparation areas. 
• Contributes to the development of, and ongoing changes to the Resident Care Plan, including attending and providing input into planning meetings and family conferences.  
• Encourages and works with other team members to facilitate resident participation in activities of daily living. 
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees. 
• Uses designated protocols to ensure unusual or serious incidents are managed and reported promptly. 
• Orders all food supplies and related products as needed 
• Provides for individualized resident needs as per resident’s nutritional care plan such as; texture modifications, fluid consistency modifications, food allergies and restrictions, and therapeutic diets 
• Maintains adequate supply of tools and equipment for food preparation, service and dining 
• Documents and updates all relevant information according to site procedures 
• Assists in the orientation and continuing education of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Grade 12 Education or equivalent 
• 2 years of kitchen experience 
• Cooking or food services certificate 
• Previous experience in a Long-Term Care Facility and or previous food service establishment experience is considered an asset 
• FOODSAFE Certificate 
• First Aid with CPR Certificate 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• A passion for cooking
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public 
• Ability to organize work and operate related equipment 
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position 
• Versatile culinary skills  
• Ability to adapt to different menus and dietary requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely on is critical to us. Accordingly: 

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check. 
• Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces. 

Join Beacon as an Early Childhood Educator supporting our childcare location in Saanichton at SESISEJ. 

The SESISEJ Childcare Centre is nature-based and is centred on the WSANEC ways of knowing and being, assisting children in establishing a sense of community, place, and belonging while supporting their growth and learning needs.

Benefits Include :   

• Hiring Bonus: Successful applicants will be eligible for a $500 bonus. $250 with your first pay, and another $250 following the completion of the probation period.
• Compensation: In addition to the posted wage, this position is eligible for the $6.00/hour wage enhancement
• Comprehensive extended Health and Dental    
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions    
• Generous paid leave 

Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid break, 40 hours per week)

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the Early Childhood Educator joins a caring and compassionate team dedicated to providing engaging and safe programs to the children and families in our community. The Early Childhood Educator promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development by designing and implementing age-appropriate activities and providing individualized care to meet the unique needs of each child. In collaboration with parents and caregivers, they ensure consistent care and support. Additionally, the Early Childhood Educator maintains a safe and clean environment, observes and documents children's progress, and communicates effectively with families and team members to foster a positive and inclusive learning community for young children. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with the ECE Assistants and Childcare Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate a range of developmentally age-appropriate activities 
• Maintain an inclusive and safe program that upholds the mental, physical and emotional safety and well-being of the children 
• Provide a supportive environment that role models safe caregiving practices and provides learning opportunities for parents when applicable 
• Provide parents with updates on their children’s progress and development in the program using a variety of communication mediums  
• Provide nutritionally valuable foods for the children following Food Safe standards and guidelines  
• Maintain a clean, organized and visually attractive workspace 
• Follow Beacon Community Services' philosophies and policies, and respect families' philosophies. 
• Know and uphold Beacon Community Services' policies and procedures. 
• Provide an inclusive, accepting and culturally aware program 
• Adhere to BC Child Care Regulations  
• Report any concerns to the Childcare Manager
• Other duties as required 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

• A valid Early Childhood Education certificate
• Valid ECE BC license to practice 
• Previous experience working with children and families within a childcare setting 
• Valid First Aid certificate, as outlined by Child Care Regulations 
• Valid Food Safe certificate (to be renewed every 3 years) 
• Minimum of 40 professional development hours (to be completed every 5 years)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully both verbally and in writing 
• An energetic, nurturing and sensitive attitude that encourages the development of children
• Ability to work effectively as a team leader for the Before School Care programs 
• Ability to maintain professional composure and attitude, even in high-stress situations 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.
• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.

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• Clean resident suites, bedlinen and towels
• Clean staff bathrooms (4 in total)
• Wash the site’s cleaning towel and floor pads
• Wipe and sanitize common areas in Assisted Living
• Garbage and recycling collection and disposal
• Clean entryway and elevator
  
• Spot clean floors as needed
  
• Dust common areas
  
• Other relevant duties as assigned  

• High School Diploma
• Previous housekeeping experience   
• Experience in working with Seniors in an Assisted Living or Residential Care setting is considered an asset   
• Valid FOODSAFE Certification   
• Current First Aid Certification  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  
• Ability to effectively manage time to complete tasks within schedule shift   
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, patience and concern in providing quality service  
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members  
• Ability to use housekeeping tools such as laundry machines, vacuum cleaners etc.  
• Skilled in the use of MS 365 (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)    

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.  
• Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces. 

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Join Beacon as an Early Childhood Educator -  Infant Toddler supporting our location in Saanichton at SESISEJ Childcare.

The programming at Sesisej  Childcare Centre is nature inspired and supports a learning through play environment. We are looking for a highly motivated, positive educator who is truly  passionate about caring for young children.

Benefits Include:

• Making a difference in people's lives every day.
• Comprehensive extended Health and Dental
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Hiring Bonus: Successful applicants will be eligible for a $250 bonus upon completion of the coverage period.
• Compensation: In addition to the posted wage, this position is eligible for the $6.00/hour wage enhancement

Days/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (including a 30 minute unpaid break, 40 hours per week)

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is closed

Location of Work: 7420 Veyaness Rd, Saanichton

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator supports and strengthens our infant and toddler child care program, which serves a group of up to 12 children, by creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for infants and toddlers. The Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development by designing and implementing age-appropriate activities and providing individualized care to meet the unique needs of each child. In collaboration with parents and caregivers, they ensure consistent care and support. Additionally, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator maintains a safe and clean environment, observes and documents children's progress, and communicates effectively with families and team members to foster a positive and inclusive learning community for young children.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive, developmentally appropriate programs and activities that support children’s learning, growth, and well-being
• Foster a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that supports the diverse developmental, emotional, cultural, and social needs of children and families
• Build positive, responsive relationships with children, families, caregivers, and team members to support a collaborative and inclusive childcare experience
• Support children’s ongoing development through intentional guidance, observation, and individualized approaches that encourage participation, confidence, and success
• Model positive caregiving practices, child guidance strategies, and learning opportunities for families and caregivers
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding children’s experiences, progress, and developmental milestones using a variety of communication methods
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in accordance with licensing requirements, organizational policies, and best practices in early childhood education
• Support the delivery of inclusive programming that reflects cultural awareness, diversity, belonging, and respect for differing family values and perspectives
• Serve nutritious food and snacks in accordance with Food Safe standards and applicable health guidelines
• Maintain accurate documentation, incident reporting, and daily records as required
• Adhere to all applicable BC Child Care Licensing Regulations, school policies, and organizational procedures
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment while participating in ongoing learning and program development
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall readiness of the childcare environment
• Escalate concerns related to child safety, well-being, behaviour, or program operations to the Childcare Manager in a timely and professional manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECE certificate with IT specialization
• Valid ECE ITE BC License to Practice
• 2 years of experience as and ECE - IT
• Previous experience working with children, families and working within childcare settings
• Valid First Aid certificate, as outlined by Child Care Regulations (to be renewed upon expiry)
• Valid FoodSafe certificate
• Minimum of 40 professional development hours every 5 years as outlined by license to practice standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Energetic, nurturing and responsive approach that supports children's development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and strong professional judgment in day-to-day responsibilities
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in busy or high-stress situations
• Participates actively in team communication and shared problem-solving
• Builds safe respectful and trusting relationships with children, families and team members

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations, including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.
• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.

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Join Beacon Community Services as a Housekeeper in the Better at Home program, a great opportunity to provide housekeeping services to older adults on the Saanich Peninsula or the District of Saanich. This casual position allows for a flexible schedule, where you can set your hours and days of work. Bring your excellent interpersonal skills to build strong one-on-one relationships with clients and contribute to older adults continuing to live independently. If you have housekeeping experience and enjoy connecting with your clients, apply to join our team today.  

 Benefits Include:  

• Making a difference in people's lives every day 
• Create your flexible schedule  
• Mileage covered between visits 
• 2 team meetings a year, where you are paid for your time and can connect with the rest of the team 

Days/Hours of Work: Days and hours can vary. 2-8 hours per day, set your schedule 

Locations: We are hiring Housekeepers to work in two separate areas. For each you must have access to your own reliable transportation. The locations are

• on the Saanich Peninsula (Sidney, Central Saanich, North Saanich). 
• within the District of Saanich

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the Better at Home (BAH) Housekeeper provides cleaning services for older adults, helping them remain independent in their homes. The Housekeeper is integral to the Better at Home team, providing housekeeping services for older adults and building one-on-one relationships.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide light housekeeping services to seniors who are living independently in their own homes. Services may include 

• Dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors 
• Clean kitchen floors, counters, and sink 
• Check and clean the refrigerator 
• Bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, counters, toilets, and floors 
• Do laundry, make beds, and change bed linens 
• Clean windows 
• Visits can vary between 1-3 hours 
• Call clients the day before an appointment 
• Submit brief monthly client reports  
• Other duties as required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience cleaning homes 
• Experience working with seniors is considered an asset 
• Physically able to perform all cleaning tasks listed 
• Must have a reliable vehicle 
• Class 5 driver's license

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong relationship-building skills  
• Strong time management skills  
• Ability to work independently
• Strong English language skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check
• Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces. 

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• Provide nursing care within LPN scope of practice, policies, and Assisted Living regulations. 
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans. 
• Administer and manage medications per BC guidelines. 
• Respond to health changes, urgent care needs, and emergencies. 
• Mentor and support Health Care Assistants in safe care practices. 
• Collaborate with families, physicians, and community health professionals. 
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory compliance. 
• Other duties as required.

• Completion of a recognized Practical Nursing program. 
• Current registration with the BCCNM in good standing. 
• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or community health 
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills. 
• Ability to work with older adults, including those with dementia. 

• Comprehensive extended Health and Dental 
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions 
• Generous paid leave 
• Meaningful work that supports seniors’ dignity and independence. 
• Supportive and collaborative team environment. 

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check. 
• Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces. 

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