Attendant Services Worker - Assisted Living

Guelph Independent Living; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering adults with physical disabilities to live independently in their own homes. This role involves providing essential support in daily living activities, ensuring dignity and quality of life for clients. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you'll receive comprehensive training, including First Aid and Health and Safety Orientation. We value our employees and offer benefits for full-time positions, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. If you are caring and exceptional, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Standard First Aid/CPR training

Health and Safety Orientation

Ongoing training opportunities

Benefits for full-time positions

Qualifications

• PSW certification or relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with physical disabilities in daily living activities.
• Provide support with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PSW certification

Experience in the field

Job description

You can make a difference in the lives of adults with physical disabilities who have chosen to maintain their independence by living in their own homes with pride and dignity. Assistance from a professional and friendly Worker is a key component to providing this quality service. It isn't an easy job, so only exceptional, caring people need apply.

We are currently looking to fill :

• Casual - Seeking all shifts, NIGHTS IMMEDIATELY

Responsibilities :

Activities of daily living that assist adults with physical disabilities, who self-direct their care, to live independently, including :

• Washing / bathing
• Toileting including bowel, bladder and catheter care
• Light housekeeping / laundry assistance
• Meal preparation / assistance with eating
• Follow through on programs developed by an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and / or speech therapist

Qualifications :

• PSW certification or experience in the field preferred
• Ability to work shifts including days, evenings and / or overnights
• Successful criminal reference check and employment medica

Environment Conditions :

Exposure to :

• Household cleaners, pets, smoke, temperature fluctuations, client action

Provided :

• Standard First / Aid CPR training
• Health and Safety Orientation
• Back Care, transfers and lifts training
• AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) Customer Service training
• Documentation training
• Other ongoing training opportunities
• Benefits for full time positions
• Please indicate which position you are applying for
• Please note that students are welcome to apply, however, we do not hire specifically for full time summer employment.

Guelph Independent Living is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Guelph Independent Living has the status of a Living Wage Supporter. All of our direct full-time employees are paid at least a living wage.