Personal Attendant (Burlington Community)

Job title: Personal Attendant (Burlington Community)

Company: Thrive Group

Job description: We are currently hiring Personal Attendants to join our Community Services Teams in the Burlington Area!operate out of the Hamilton, Burlington, and Dunnville areas offering home to home outreach services, supportive housing programs, and shared-lived programs. Some positions require access to a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining our organization, you’ll be joining an organization that is:

• Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada (2024)
• Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

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

• Competitive wages
• Ontario Government $3.00 wage enhancement
• Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• $500 signing bonus!

Position Summary:This position is responsible for providing non-medical 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. Personal Support Worker certificate is not required but is considered an asset. We welcome candidates with any previous caregiving experience.Requirements:

• A High School Diploma and experience in the provision of personal support services to people with disabilities and/or seniors are requirements for this position.
• Additional certification in personal support care, first aid, health care or other related qualification 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 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-timeAt 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.

Expected salary:

Location: Burlington, ON

Job date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:35:36 GMT

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