Student or Intern

Summer Grant position 

35 hours per week for 8 weeks  must be Canadian or PR  and 18- 30 years old 

At L’Arche Hamilton, our mission is to:

Make known the gift of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships.
 Foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while remaining faithful to the core values of our founding story.
 Engage in our diverse cultures, working together towards a more human society.

Position Summary: 

Together with other members of the house team, the Assistant is responsible for the support, care and well-being of the individuals with disabilities at the house and day-to-day life in the home, including weekends. The House Assistant is an effective member of the house team, and active member of the local L’Arche community. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and foster a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere based on the individual characteristics and meaningful participation of all house members.
• Provide respectful and high-quality direct care supports and skill building for core members in areas including: personal care needs, life goals, money management, medical care and medication, appointments, family and work connections, household chores and meal preparation.
• Help plan and participate in inclusive celebrations and traditions in the home that are representative of house members.
• Support, respect and participate in house traditions and the spiritual life of the house and community.
• Keep up-to-date and accurate records in all areas as directed: financial, medical, daily journals, medication, etc.
• Assist House Leader in ensuring maintenance and upkeep of physical home, vehicle(s), and all house equipment and supplies.
• Actively participate in regular and consistent schedule of individual supervisory meetings, team meetings, house meetings and circles of learning.
• Participate in reviews and goal setting according to set processes
• Collaborate with house leader as well as with other assistants in home to complete household duties including but not limited to: shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry, transportation, yard work, etc.
• Adhere to all policies, guidelines, regulations, and safety and emergency procedures of the local L’Arche community and government bodies
• Be attentive and responsible for own health and well-being.

Pre-employment requirements