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Building a Better Future with Traverse IndependenceTraverse Independence is actively seeking part-time Attendant Care Workers in the Kitchener, Ontario, Canada area. Applicants should have impressive in-home care experience and compassion and a love for helping others. If you are someone who is looking to expand your skills in-home care and want to build lasting relationships with your clients, then we want you to apply. ABOUT TRAVERSE INDEPENDENCETraverse 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 sites and programs 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 WORKERAs a member of Traverse Independence, you will work within an attendant care team in your location. You will be responsible for assisting adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or physical disability with activities of daily living, through booked visits or non-scheduled services. Most clients we serve have a brain injury and with that can come some behavioural challenges however working alongside those challenges can also bring you a strong sense of loyalty and accomplishment as you support them in their quest to be independent. Basic responsibilities include but are not limited to medication assistance, lifts and transfers, repositioning, bowel and bladder routines, prescribed therapies such as speech, physiotherapy, bathing and grooming, meal planning and food preparation, feeding, laundry, light housekeeping. On occasion carefully monitored pet care is required. You will communicate effectively with our clients and their families to ensure that they have the best quality of support. You will 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. QUALIFICATIONSExperience providing personal care to clients with disabilities A Personal Support Worker certificate is required or equivalent experienceComputer skills (charting in database)Flexible schedule and reliable transportationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to pass a background checkValid Level C CPR/Standard First Aid CertificationExperience working with complex clientele 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.