Casual Assistants provide support to our homes and programs during times when Assistants are absent due to vacation, training, sickness, or other commitments which take them away from their usual duties.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide respectful and high-quality direct care supports in areas including, personal care needs, medication, family and work connections, household chores and meal preparation.
Support, respect and participate in house traditions and the spiritual life of the house and community.
Keep up-to-date and accurate records in all areas as directed: financial, medical, daily journals, medication, etc.
Actively participate in regular and consistent schedule of individual supervisory meetings, team meetings, house meetings and circles of learning.
Collaborate with house leader as well as with other assistants in home to complete household duties including but not limited to: shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry, transportation, yard work, etc.
Adhere to all policies, guidelines, regulations, and safety and emergency procedures of the local L'Arche community and government bodies
Be attentive and responsible for own health and well-being.
Provide flexible support across a variety of home and program.
Participate in training programs as required or directed by L'Arche Antigonish.
Regularly book work time at L'Arche Antigonish via our online scheduling tool.
Qualifications, Skills Needed and Position Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Vulnerable sector check
CPR & First Aid certification or training
Core Competencies as required by Department of Community Services
This role involves manual handling - ability to lift up to 25kg
Ability to wear PPE as directed by L'Arche Antigonish
Fluent in spoken and written English
Driving Licence
Ability to travel to work during inclement weather
At least 18 years of age
Knowledgeable about L'Arche history, values and vision and a desire to actively integrate these values into the support of all community members.
Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion
* Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2523858
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Antigonish, NS, CA, Canada
Education
Not mentioned
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