Community Support Independent Living Assistant

Community Support Independent Living Assistant

The Friends

27 Forest Street, Parry Sound, ON

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Job details

Pay:  $22–$25 an hour

Job type:  Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Shift and schedule:  8 hour shift, Overtime, Weekends as needed

Full job description

Job Description

In addition to competitive base pay, shift premiums/travel compensation, we hope you may be enticed to discover a new passion in community support working with seniors and physically disabled individuals. Interested in making a difference? New to the area? Looking to build your skills? Join our team!

The Friends is recruiting Independent Living Assistants (I.L.A.) in the Parry Sound area. We provide comprehensive training, support and an inclusive team environment. You may be interested in free education to become Personal Support Worker (P.S.W.) and other skill development.

Perhaps you have cared for a family member, have always wanted to work in the health care field, or perhaps early retirement has had an isolating effect. If you think you have something to share with your community, connect with us on our website, or give us a call at 705-746-5102.

I.L.A.’s provide supportive service to individuals living independently in their homes. Personal care, activities of daily living and encouraging/facilitating client ability to live independently are key areas of support.

The Friends provide community support through a variety of programs. As an I.L.A. you will work with a diverse group of clients allowing you to develop a broad range of skills. Whether you work on-site in our housing program or visit individual client homes in the community, educational opportunities and a comprehensive on the job training program with our dedicated team will contribute to your success.

Quality of life is our purpose! The Friends take great pride in the positive and enthusiastic team approach to the delivery of services by our well seasoned staff team guided by the core values of the agency:

Dignity – Teamwork – Innovation – Empowerment

Qualifications:

• interest/experience supporting seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in their own home with health care needs
• background/training in health related field is an asset but not necessary
• understanding of and commitment to independent living and client right to direct their own care
• excellent physical strength and stamina
• ability to work with direction and independently
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• sound judgement and discretion in confidential matters
• reliable vehicle

All staff are provided Personal Protective Equipment if necessary.

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• driver’s liscence (required)

Work Location: In person

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