Live-out House Assistant

9 months ago

Halifax, Canada L'Arche Halifax Full time

Our L'Arche community is seeking an energetic, compassionate, community-minded individual to work and share life alongside individuals with and without developmental disabilities in a L'Arche home. Successful applicants will create a sense of home together with Core Members (adults with intellectual disabilities), support them to live full and independent lives participating in their local communities, sharing their gifts and building relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, the assistant role offers an exceptional and life changing adventure in friendship and self-discovery.

Assistant teams support core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) by sharing in their daily life. We cook and eat meals together, get together with friends, participate in activities in our neighbourhoods, go on vacation together, and celebrate often.

Through sharing life with Core Members, Assistants gain valuable life skills, opportunities for personal growth and self-direction, as well as enhanced leadership abilities.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide respectful and high-quality direct care supports and skill building for Core Members in areas including: personal care needs, life goals, money management, medical care and medication, appointments, family and work connections, household chores and meal preparation.
- Help plan and participate in inclusive celebrations and traditions in the home that are representative of house members.
- Support, respect and participate in house traditions and the spiritual life of the house and community.
- Keep up-to-date and accurate records in all areas as directed: financial, medical, daily journals, medication, etc.
- Assist House Leader in ensuring maintenance and upkeep of physical home, garden, vehicle(s), and all house equipment and supplies.
- Actively participate in regular and consistent schedule of individual supervisory meetings, team meetings, house meetings and circles of learning.
- Participate in reviews and goal setting according to set processes
- Collaborate with house leader as well as with other assistants in home to complete household duties including but not limited to: shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry, transportation, yard work, etc.
- Adhere to all policies, guidelines, regulations, and safety and emergency procedures
- Be attentive and responsible for own health and well-being

**Qualifications**:

- Clear Criminal Reference check including vulnerable sector screening
- Open to and willing to learn L’Arche history, values and vision
- Welcoming and respectful of differences, team player
- Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion
- Fluent in spoken and written English and able to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas in a team setting.
- Valid Driver’s license required considered an asset
- Flexible work schedule and availability including evenings and/or weekends

**Behaviors**: Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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