Personal Attendant (AbleLiving Services, Roxanne)

Thrive Group Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring community organization in Hamilton seeks a Part-Time Personal Attendant to provide personal support and life-skills services to clients. Duties include assisting with personal care and housekeeping, ensuring clients' independence. Candidates should have experience supporting individuals with disabilities or seniors and possess strong communication skills. The organization values equity, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the community it serves.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Ongoing education and training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

$500 Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal support services to people with disabilities and/or seniors.
• Ability to empathize with individuals having physical and emotional needs.
• Good oral and written communication skills with a competent level of English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support services and light housekeeping duties.
• Assist clients with personal care and escort them to appointments.
• Plan and organize work according to priority.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math

Communication

Cleaning Experience

Time Management

Job description

We are currently hiring Part Time Personal Attendant to join our AbleLiving Community program in the East Hamilton area. This location is accessible by public transit. This program operates 24 / 7.

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 Stoney Creek and Hamilton communities.

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

• Competitive wages
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 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 Canadas Great Places to Work! In addition we have been recognized an awarded as :

• 2024 / 2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2023 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 : Part-Time permanent

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 you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at or email

Key Skills

Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Hospitality Experience,Basic Math,Laundry,Cleaning Experience,Computer Literacy,Guest Services,Cash Handling,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1