Part-Time Kitchener: Personal Assistant to client with William’s Syndrome

Job Description

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO CLIENT WITH WILLIAM’S SYNDROME

Kind, caring, energetic, organized, and committed individual to help a 22-year old with William’s Syndrome become more independent in his own creative housing option, and assist with the transition into a new community in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

Competitive salary and professional training is provided through Extend-A-Family in Kitchener/Waterloo.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• HAVE FUN! Help client pursue activities he is passionate about
• Prepare/cook meals – lunch and dinner Monday to Friday
• Grocery shopping
• Provide companionship and understanding of daily challenges (cognitive)
• Assist with exercise program(s) in the community & at home
• Coach in remembering personal hygiene routine/weekly chores
• Assist with initiating and keeping friendships alive
• Take client out in community – Chapters, Rec. centre, mall for social skills training
• Job coach – Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory – weekly volunteer position
• Practice fire drills for safety in the home
• Transit/bus training – Grand River Transit

Required skills/experience:

• Minimum High School diploma
• Training in a related field or a student in training
• Strong communication skills (for encouragement, redirecting)
• Reliable and mature – patience/persistence required with redirecting client to focus on completing tasks

Assets: 

• Speaking another language other than English
• Interest in music, theatre, reading and travel
• Interest in other cultures/traditions/cooking
• First Aid and CPR training (can provide training if required)
• Police Check – Vulnerable sector
• Vehicle preferred, but will consider candidate with extensive knowledge and use of public transit

SEND RESUME IN WORD FORMAT – tanyamacintyre@gmail.com

How to Apply

SEND RESUME IN WORD/PDF FORMAT TO tanyamacintyre@gmail.com

Job Categories: Personal Support Worker. Job Types: Part-Time. Job Tags: Kitchener. Salary: $10-$15 Per Hour.