Independent Living Helper

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Gerianne B. Hull Full time

**Independent Living Attendant**

Know that I DO NOT EVER use terms such as “home care”, “caregiver” or “care.” Nor do I ever describe myself as someone needing “care.” I personally find such words offensive and patronizing. I feel these terms falsely raise the status of the person providing assistance, while downgrading the status of the person needing assistance. Personally, I prefer using descriptives akin to “Independent Living Attendant” and I expect everyone who works for me to follow suit.
Also in following this line of thinking in attitude, and because the assistance I require is completely non-medical, (although basic First Aid and CPR are considered assets in every environment) I hardly ever hire cca’s and/or nurses. I find all too often persons in those “professions” believe that they have more knowledge about what I need than I do, and that is simply not the case.
Unfortunately there will always be inappropriate altitudes about disabilities. Therefore as a strong first voice disability advocate, I feel I have a responsibility to enlighten and educate.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 20-35 per week

**Salary**: $16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS B3L 4R2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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