The C.A.R.E. Centre hires full-time, part-time & occasional substitute caregivers/recreation facilitators for the September-June school year.
Please email your CV and cover letter to centre.dactivites@gmail.com
CURRENTLY HIRING FOR SUMMER (July 2 to August 23)
Job Title: CAREGIVER / RECREATION FACILITATOR (SUMMER)
Position: Full-time (35 hrs) for July and August 2024
Essential Functions: The caregiver/recreation facilitator collaborates with a team of caregivers/recreation facilitators and along with the Executive Director and program coordinator to provide personal care for clients with physical disabilities & animate age appropriate recreational and educational activities within a day program setting.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Accompany clients on various community outings in Montreal.
Engage, encourage and facilitate client participation during the outings.
Be assigned to 2 clients per shift to help ensure their safety while on community outings.
Advocate
Be responsible for advocating the needs of clients as a primary day program caregiver.
Personal care
Provide personal care and assist the clients in activities of daily living including toileting, dressing, feeding, lifting, transferring
Ensure safe and responsible medication administration.
Be attentive to the needs of clients and provide them with the necessary and appropriate care.
Teamwork
Contribute to staff-meetings and to participate in group decisions.
Report feedback, observations and incidents.
Ensure the well being, security and health of the clients within a team setting.
Staff must work as a cohesive unit where all members contribute and participate on an equal basis.
Working schedule:
Shifts are from 9:00AM and ends at 4:00PM, Mondays through Fridays unless otherwise indicated due to holidays, or other special circumstances.
Shifts are 7 hours/day (Mon-Fri)
July 2nd through August 23rd, 2024 summer team
Language: English necessary, Knowledge of French an asset
Competencies/ Qualifications:
Experience working with persons with disabilities or currently studying a related field
Experience working with special needs or currently enrolled in studies in related field
Experience in animating group discussions & activities
Strong work ethic
Punctual, responsible, dynamic, energetic
Interest in physical activities an asset
Must be able to assist with all aspects of personal care including lifting, bending, toileting, feeding & pushing wheelchairs.
First-aid/CPR certificate
Rate of Pay:
17$/hour starting rate