CLBC Community Living Month Fun Fair

Each year CLBC co sponsors a Family Funfair in Port Alberni for the entire community to celebrate Community Living Month. Nicky had a great time seeing some friends and checking it all out on Thursday evening.

Community Living Support Worker – Training position

Job Posting:

Position: Community Living Support Worker – Training position

Hours: Casual

Contract Rate: Depending on experience – those with no formal training are welcome to apply if they meet the TRAINING requirements.

Training Requirements:
Ability to dedicate 120 PAID training hours as scheduled over a 2-4  month period.
Must hold an unrestricted Class 5 DL (no N’s)
Willingness to complete required reading
19 years of age (as per our funding contract requirement)
Able to complete first aid and cpr training

Description:
• Daily supervision and support for one individual in their home and community.
• Administering and charting of medication.
• Ability to work all shifts as scheduled (including overnight sleep shifts.)
• Maintaining accurate behavioral and medical charting as designed by medical specialists.
• Assisting family and board in developing and implementing community and family involvement (day program).
Requirements:
• Unrestricted Drivers License (no ‘N’)
• Clear Criminal record check
• Creativity, organizational skills, patience
To apply send an email with full contact details and why you would be a good candidate to: kay.hermedia@gmail.com

Using Facebook

Facebook can be a great tool for staying in touch with your friends and family. Nicole, her family, friends and support network use Facebook to stay in touch everyday!

Jericho Road Port Alberni

Nicky hasn't been a part of a church for almost two years. She grew up with a great church but as her movement disorders worsened she could no longer access the church she grew up in. The mobility concerns she faced at church heightened her anxiety with each visit until she could no longer attend church.

Nicky had recently been told by a friend that her old middle school is now a church and her staff arranged a visit! This afternoon Nicky was given a tour of her old school (now Jericho Road Church) by Glenda. Glenda was very welcoming and accommodating (staying late so we could visit). Nicky checked out the worship area, washrooms, kitchen, and gym. This must be the most wheelchair accessible church in Port Alberni. The double doors and wide hallways easily accommodate Nicky's wide wheelchair. 

Pastor Dave stopped by to say hello, we also learnt some exciting news about a new Youth pastor who would be joining the church soon and to to it all off - They have homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies! Nicky was invited to come back on a Sunday and is looking forward to going back!