Casual/Relief Assistant

1 week ago

Lethbridge AB TH M, Canada L'Arche Canada Inc. Full time

L'Arche Lethbridge is seeking an energetic, compassionate individual who is willing to share life alongside individuals with and without developmental disabilities. Successful applicants will belong to a community setting, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships. You will gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, this role offers an exceptional and life changing adventure in friendship and self-discovery.

The Relief is employed to assist with the daily operation of the L'Arche household. They can be assigned to assist in particular tasks with Core Members or particular tasks in the home. The Relief is expected to work within the framework of the Mission of L'Arche.

Core Expectations

It is expected that a Relief will:

  • Accept and support the Vision and Mission of L'Arche as outlined in the International Charter of L'Arche (May 1993), L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement (October 2008) and the Mandate of L'Arche Lethbridge.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of and appropriate response to the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, and recreational needs of Core Members.
  • Support the daily life of the household as directed by the House Leader or their designate.
  • Respect and support the Community's traditions including the spiritual life of the community.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Help to foster a spirit of welcome towards all who visit the home and the Community.

Desired Skills

It is expected that a Relief will:

  • Demonstrate an ability to develop meaningful and caring relationships with people with a disability.
  • Have, or be open to learning, conflict and stress management skills.
  • Demonstrate an ability to work within a team.
  • Demonstrate an ability to respond effectively in emergency situations, or a willingness to learn how to respond effectively.
  • Demonstrate self-initiative in responding to the needs of the household as they arise.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to proficiency in English and other forms of communication used by Core Members.
  • Demonstrate an ability to represent the Community with families of Community Members, church congregations, neighbours and the larger community as needed.

Required Responsibilities

It is expected that a Relief will:

  • Assist with the following areas of the daily lives of the Core Members as needed: personal appearance, personal hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, laundry, cooking, household cleaning, room management, decision
  • making, crisis management, time management.
  • Care for the household, including cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, and general maintenance according to the standards of the community and following Accommodation Standards guidelines.
  • Learn relevant Community policies and implement them effectively.
  • Facilitate communication with Core Members.
  • Ensure that Core Members wear clothing that is appropriate for their age, stylish, and seasonally correct.
  • Competently administer medication and assist with the storage of medication as directed by the House Leader.
  • Supporting the activities of the household and community by assisting with the hosting of gatherings and events.
  • Accompanying members of the household on outings.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of grade 12 or equivalent
  • Criminal records check

Additional information:

  1. If you choose to apply, read the Required Responsibilities and write your answers on the following questions on your cover letter:

 Which of those responsibilities are you good and competent at?

 Which ones make you feel excited about?

 Which areas do you think you need to learn more and develop yourself from?

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