Personal Attendant (Outreach Program, AbleLiving Services) at Thrive Group

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Support Services, Life-Skills Support, Housekeeping, Personal Care, Arranging Appointments, Escorting, Empathy, Basic Math, Planning, Organizing, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication, Customer Service, Reliability, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

AbleLiving Services is a not-for-profit organization, part of Thrive Group, that provides services funded through Ontario Health. We are currently hiring part-time Personal Attendants to work with our Community Outreach Program. This program requires working in the community and going home-to-home and providing non-medical support to individuals with complex medical needs and conditions living in the community. 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: 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back 2024/2025 Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada 2025 Best Workplaces for Women We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace! This position requires availability to start at 7:00am and work every other weekend. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the program coordinator, this position is responsible for providing non-medical personal support services, life-skills support and light housekeeping duties to enable clients to 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. EMPLOYMENT GUIDE: 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-Time, Permanent Starting Rate: $24.00/hour as per CUPE Local Collective Agreement + Provincial Wage Enhancement of $3.00. We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new 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 email hr@thrivegroup.ca

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing non-medical personal support services, life-skills support, and light housekeeping duties to enable clients to live as independently as possible. Duties include assisting clients with personal care, arranging and escorting them to appointments, and performing housekeeping services under client direction.