Part-time Personal Attendant (AbleLiving Services, Queenston Heights)
Part-time Personal Attendant (AbleLiving Services, Queenston Heights)
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Job Description
We are currently hiring a Part Time Personal Attendant to join our Queenston Heights Team!Queenston Heightsis a supportive housing program located in Stoney Creek in an apartment setting.
AbleLiving Services is a non-profit organization providing personal support services to adults with disabilities living within their own home or one of our independent living facilities. Our clients direct and customize the services they receive and we support them to maximize their independence and enhance their quality of life. We provide services across the Golden Horseshoe in the Mississauga Burlington Stoney Creek and Hamilton communities.
Interested in bringing your talent to our team Here is what we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Ongoing opportunities for education training development and growth
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- $500 Signing Bonus
Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canadas Great Places to Work! In addition we have been recognized an awarded as:
- 2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
- 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
- 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back
Were thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace!
This program operates 7 days a week and candidates needs to be flexible and available for a variety of shifts including days afternoons or nights. This includes every other weekend and statutory holidays.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator this position is responsible for providing non-medical personal support servces life-skills support and light housekeeping duties to enable clients to remain in their own homes and live as independantly as possible. Duties include assisting clients with personal care arranging and escorting clients to appointments and housekeeping duties are carried out under the direction of the clients and/or their alternate decision maker and is in accordance with the client services contracts laws and regulations governing service provision.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A High School Diploma and experience in the provision of personal support services to people with disabilities and/or seniors are requirements for this position.
- Additional certification in personal support care first aid health care or other related qualification preferred.
- Ability to empathize with people with physical and emotional needs is essential.
- Knowledge of basic math and ability to do calculations and quantity measurements are required.
- Must be able to plan and organize work and perform tasks according to priority.
- Ability to make solid decisions and problem-solve effectively are also essential.
- Good oral and written communication skills with a competent level of English are requirements.
- Able to communicate in other languages is an asset.
- Must demonstrate high commitment to providing exceptional customer service and be reliable punctual and capable of managing time effectively.
- Ability to develop supportive relationships and work collaboratively with clients family members colleagues volunteers and community partners are essential.
- Must be able to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Reference Check is required.
Personal Support Worker certificate is not required for this position but is considered an asset.
Job Type: Part Time
We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted
At Thrive Group we embrace equity diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork Honesty Respect Innovation Versatility and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents clients and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process.Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at or email
Employment Type
Part-Time
