Full Time Personal Attendant - Burlington, Canada - Thrive Group

Thrive Group

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

We are currently hiring
1 Full-Time Personal Attendant to join our
Westwood Hub Team in Burlington Westwood Hub provides services to clients within the L7T Postal Code in Burlington.

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining AbleLiving Services and Capability Support Services, you'll be joining an organization that is:

Great Place to Work certified
Named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023)
Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

Interested in bringing your talent to our team? Here is what we offer:

Competitive wages
Ontario Government $3.00 wage enhancement
Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

- $500 signing bonus

The position involves
day and evening shifts**, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the program supervisor, this position is responsible for providing non-medical personal support services, life-skills support and light housekeeping duties to enable clients to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible.

Duties include assisting clients with personal care, arranging and escorting clients to appointments, and housekeeping services.

Such duties are carried out under the direction of the client or alternate decision-maker and in accordance with Client Service 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 problemsolve 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.

A valid driving license and reliable transportation is a requirement for this position.

Job Type:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

**_ As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date._