Community Support Independent Living Assistant

7 months ago


Parry Sound, Canada The Friends Full time

In addition to competitive base pay, free Personal Support Worker (P.S.W.) certification and competitive shift premiums/travel compensation, we hope you may be enticed to discover a new passion. Interested in making a difference?
Supporting your community? New to the area? Looking to build your skills? Got a bit of spare time? Let _The Friends_ show you how...
- The Friends_ is recruiting Independent Living Assistants (I.L.A.) in the Parry Sound area. If you are looking for meaningful work to make a difference in the lives of others, give us a call. We provide comprehensive training, support and an inclusive team environment. Once you discover your passion to work with, and help seniors and those with physical disabilities you may be interested in furthering education to become Personal Support Worker (P.S.W.) at no cost to yourself. Give us a call and find out how.

Perhaps you have cared for a family member, or have always wanted to work in the health care field; perhaps COVID-19 has disrupted your life path or, alternatively perhaps early retirement has had an isolating effect. If you think you have something to share with your community, this is the job for you

I.L.A.'s provide service to individuals with physical disabilities and/or seniors by supporting them with personal care, activities of daily living and encouraging/facilitating client ability to live independently.
- The Friends_ provide community support through a variety of programs. As an I.L.A. you will work with a diverse group of clients allowing you to develop a broad range of skills in your career development. Whether you work on-site in our housing program or visit individual client homes in the community, educational opportunities and a comprehensive on the job training program with our dedicated team will contribute to your success. Give it a try

Quality of life is our purpose _The Friends_ take great pride in the positive and enthusiastic team approach to the delivery of services by our well seasoned staff team guided by the core values of the agency:
**Dignity - Teamwork - Innovation - Empowerment**

**Qualifications**:

- interest/experience supporting seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in their own home with health care needs
- background/training in health related field is an asset but not necessary
- understanding of and commitment to independent living and client right to direct their own care
- excellent physical strength and stamina
- ability to work with direction and independently
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- sound judgement and discretion in confidential matters
- reliable vehicle

COVID-19 precautions
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

All staff and clients are required to wear masks and abide by Public Health guidelines. Protective equipment is provided.

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- driver's liscence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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