Personal Attendant (Carey House)

We are currently hiring Part Time Personal Attendantsto join our team at our Carey Houseprogram. Carey House offers 24/7 support to 10 individuals living in a shared-living/congregate home in Burlington.

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

• Competitive wages
• Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• $500 Signing Bonus

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining Carey House (Capability Support Services), you’ll be joining an organization that is:

• Great Place to Work certified! (2023)
• Named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023)
• Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

Position Summary:

This position provides personal support services to the residents of Carey House in the activities of daily living. The support worker enhances the quality of life of residents by providing personal care, social development and assistance in directing self-care. In addition, this position will provide an environment that will encourage the residents to develop to their fullest potential in all areas of life.

Requirements:

• Prior experience or knowledge of providing support services for people with disabilities and/or seniors an asset.
• Additional certification in personal support services, health care, and first aid or other related certifications is preferred.
• 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 required.
• Must demonstrate high commitment to providing exceptional customer service and be reliable, punctual, and capable of managing time effectively.
• Must be available to work within a 24 hour, seven day/week work schedule.
• 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.

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date.

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 email hr@thrivegroup.ca