Part-Time Personal Attendant (AbleLiving, Palmer Place)

Thrive Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Health benefits

Education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

$500 signing bonus

Job summary

Thrive Group invites applications for a Part-Time Personal Attendant at Palmer Place in Burlington. The role supports adults with disabilities in their own homes, assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and light housekeeping.

The position operates 7 days a week with flexible shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays. Starting hourly rate is $24.41; benefits include HOOPP, health coverage, education opportunities, and a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal support services to people with disabilities and/or seniors.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support services and life-skills support to help clients live independently.
• Assist clients with personal care and accompany them to appointments; perform light housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Communication

Personal care

Job description

We are currently hiring a Part-Time Personal Attendant to join our AbleLiving,Palmer Place Team! Palmer Place is a supportive housing program located in Burlingtonin an apartment setting.

If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you!

This program operates 7 days a week and we currently offer a variety of shifts. This includes days, afternoons and nights, weekends & statutory holidays.

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, Hamilton, Brant, and Haldimand-Norfolk communities.

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

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Health Benefits
• 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 Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as:

• 2026 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2026 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2026 Best Workplaces for Women
• 2026 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the program supervisor, this position is responsible for providing 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:

• Experience in the provision of personal support services to people with disabilities and/or seniors are requirements for this position.
• 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.

Job Type: Casual

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.41

Please be advised that this posting is open to members of Palmer CUPE local 3943 bargaining unit members. If unfulfilled in that process applicants from Thrive Group Organizations will be considered. If unfulfilled by that process other external applicants will be considered.

We are currently hiring to fill an existing 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 289-309-8477 or [e-mail]