Independent Living Assistant

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada COPERNICUS LODGE Full time

We are seeking dynamic and innovative individuals to step into our open Independent Living Assistant role, who will work enthusiastically in a client and family centered and comprehensive services environment that meets client needs. They will assist with the needs of each tenant for day-to-day activities of daily living. Please note that there is a possible re-assignment to the Nursing Department as PSW in LTC.

**KEY ROLE DUTIES**:

- Help tenants organize and utilize the services in an effective and appropriate manner.
- Assist the Community Program manager and the Supportive Services Supervisor to ensure
- the tenants obtain the services they require (as outlined in the Tenant Service Contract
- Agreement).
- Maintain good communications amongst the Community Program Manager, all Community
- Program Supervisor, and staff employed at Copernicus Lodge, Tenants, and Family verbally.
- Maintain a positive image of Copernicus Lodge within the community.
- Report and deal with conflicts as they arise in an appropriate, professional manner.
- Morning preparation or work preparation: to be done to assist staff in work area requiring
- time management.
- Hold in confidence all information about a Tenant or household for which they are privy.
- Maintain a neat general appearance while working.
- Be courteous/punctual/flexible in dealings with the tenants and family.
- Adhere to the schedule given and take all appropriate actions when it is impossible to work
- the hours, which have been assigned.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Community Program Manager and/or Community Program Supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate is required
- Must have experience in the community setting/supportive housing
- 6 months previous experience in providing assistance with activities of daily living for the

elderly required
- Sensitivity to the needs of persons who are physically and cognitively impaired
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in respect to the privacy of persons worked with is essential
- Ability to physically provide support services as contracted and directed with the tenant
- Genuine interest to care for the elderly
- Fluency in English and understanding of Polish culture
- Dependable and reliable
- Good communication skills
- Fluency in Polish is an asset

Copernicus Lodge is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Copernicus Lodge is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

**COVID-19 considerations**:
To help combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Copernicus Lodge has instituted programs including active screening, swabbing, and increased PPE practices.
- Vulnerable Sector Check;
- TB Skin Testing;

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $18.65 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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