Live in House Assistant (or DSW or PSW)

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

Location

• We currently have four L’Arche houses in Hamilton where people with and without disabilities live together. We have an Art Studio located near Sherman and Main where our Day Program is located and where our administration team works. We also run and support Inclusion Café at Bernie Morelli Center.
• Live in Assistants work 5 out of 7 days per week and a 40 hr. work schedule
• Live-in Assistants will be provided with their own personal bedroom space.

Major

Duties and Responsibilities

• See Role Description [https://www.larche.ca/training?document=891097] for full details.
• Develop a positive, supportive and mutual relationship with individuals with developmental disabilities through sharing daily life together, which respects their history, choices, goals and needs.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure, that the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, recreational, health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities are met while maximizing their choices and participation in the decisions affecting their lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in spoken and written English and able to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas in a team setting
• Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening
• Valid CPR & First Aid certification
• At least 18 years of age
• Knowledgeable about L’Arche history, values and vision
• Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multi-faceted responsibilities and management
• Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis
• Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion
• Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback
• Ability to directly address tensions in relationships
• valid driver’s license’ is an asset