Program Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Building a Better Future with Traverse Independence

Traverse Independence is actively seeking a part time Attendant Care Worker in the Kitchener, Ontario area. This position is for someone who wants more flexibility with their schedule! Applicants should have impressive care experience, compassion, and a love for helping others. If you are someone who is looking to expand your skills and want to build lasting relationships with your clients, then we want you to apply!

ABOUT TRAVERSE INDEPENDENCE

Traverse Independence was founded in 1975 as an agency dedicated to developing housing with support services for people with physical disabilities. Since then, our organization has evolved with a new name, as well as from offering services for adults with physical disabilities to serving those with a brain injury through eight facilities in the Region of Waterloo and County of Wellington. We are dedicated to the mission of maximizing our clients ability to live independently by providing support services for adults with physical disabilities or brain injuries.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ATTENDANT CARE WORKER

As an Attendant Care Worker, you rely on your strong previous experience to learn the ins and outs of all your essential daily duties. This position is based out of our day program site, which provides services to adults with acquired brain injuries. Typical duties at the day program site include providing personal care, serving food/clean up after meal service, and working with clients during both group programming and 1:1 activities. You may be required to work at our residential and transitional living sites as well, where typical duties include assisting our clients with their daily activities within their homes, such as assisting with getting dressed in the morning, bathing, meal prep, laundry, and light housekeeping. You communicate effectively with our clients and their families to ensure that they have the best quality of care. You use your computer skills to keep up with charting and updating all records. This job requires you to have a flexible schedule and reliable transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing personal care to clients with disabilities and working with complex clientele

A Personal Support Worker certificate is required or equivalent experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills (charting in database, Outlook, Microsoft Teams etc.)

Valid Level C CPR/Standard First Aid Certification

Flexible schedule and reliable transportation

Ability to pass a background check

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand that your time is valuable therefore we won't make this a long drawn-out process. If you feel that this position would be a great fit for you, please fill out our 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Traverse Independence is committed to building an accessible and barrier-free workplace that provides employment accommodation for employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Contact our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully during the recruitment and selection process.