Casual Assistants (Daytime) and Casual Assistants (Weekend)

L'Arche; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

L’Arche Antigonish invites Casual Assistants to join daytime and weekend teams. You will support core members with meals, personal routines and transportation, foster inclusion and companionship, and help maintain a warm, safe home in line with L’Arche values.

This role offers flexible hours up to 48 per week, with weekday and weekend shifts; weekend availability strongly preferred. Training provided, and experience in community living is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in community living, disability support, long-term care, or similar setting is an asset.
• Commitment to the mission and values of L’Arche: compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills: able to take initiative and follow established routines.
• Ability to assist with personal care respectfully (training provided as needed).
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (or on file/renewal as per policy).
• Valid driver’s licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support core members with daily activities, such as preparing and sharing meals, personal routines, transportation, and personal care when needed.
• Administer medications.
• Foster inclusion, dignity, choice, and relationship in all interactions.
• Document supports and notable events according to community procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment following all health & safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with house leaders and team members to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care support

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Casual Assistants (Daytime) and Casual Assistants (Weekend)

Homes-Traditional Casual Direct Support Antigonish, NS, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1337

Position: Casual Assistant
Department/Community: L’Arche Antigonish
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Status: Casual, up to 48 hours/week depending on community needs

Schedule:

Weekday shifts: Between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Examples: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 12:00–3:30 p.m., or 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Weekend shifts: Between 7:0 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Examples: 7:0 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 7:0 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 12:00–9:00 p.m., 2:00–9:00 p.m., or 3:0–9:00 p.m.

Weekend availability is strongly preferred.

About the Role

The Casual Assistant supports core members to live meaningful, safe, and connected lives in community. This role focuses on day-to-day living support (meals, personal care as appropriate), community participation, companionship, and maintaining a warm, inclusive home environment aligned with L’Arche values.

Key Responsibilities / Expected Tasks:

Support core members with daily activities, such as preparing and sharing meals, personal routines, transportation, and personal care when needed.

Administer medications.

Foster inclusion, dignity, choice, and relationship in all interactions.

Document supports and notable events according to community procedures.

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment following all health & safety protocols. This may include maintenance tasks such as cleaning, mowing the lawn, shovelling, etc.

Communicate effectively with house leaders and team members to ensure continuity of care. Routinely checking internal communication boards/e-mails is required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience in community living, disability support, long-term care, or similar setting (paid or volunteer) is an asset.

Commitment to the mission and values of L’Arche: compassionate, patient, and reliable.

Strong communication and teamwork skills: able to take initiative and follow established routines.

Ability to assist with personal care respectfully (training provided as needed).

Basic/Workplace First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain at own expense).

Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (or on file/renewal as per policy).

Valid driver’s licence is an asset.

Accessibility and Inclusion

L’Arche Antigonish is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require an accommodation during the process, please indicate this in your email.

Notes

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.