Posted 15 months ago
Casual/Relief Assistant
@ L'Arche Canada Inc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
L'Arche Canada Inc. is hiring a casual or relief Support Worker to provide care, support and supervision for members with developmental disabilities in its homes. The work covers daily routines, personal care, medication administration, outings and household duties.
Responsibilities:
- Support members with daily routines and personal care
- Administer medications and record administration
- Accompany members to shopping, banking and medical appointments
- Plan daily activities at home and out of the house
- Complete incident reports and daily journal entries
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year support worker or respite experience
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid Class 5F or I driver's licence
- Clear criminal record check including vulnerable persons, within 6 months
- Clear adult abuse registry check, within 6 months
- Able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, Class 5F, Class 5I |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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Creating a world where everyone belongs / Créer un monde où chacun est inclus
Full company description
Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new Assistants participate in the L’Arche leadership development program. 🕰 Many Assistants choose to stay at L’Arche for one or two years; there are also opportunities for long-term roles in leadership across the country. 🌎 There are opportunities to transfer to one of 156 L’Arche communities around the world. ⭐️ Compensation and benefits are provided; Assistant roles are full-time. 📚 We hire people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. ✏️ Opportunities available in either English or French. ⚡️ Learn more about the Assistant role: https://www.larche.ca/apply À L'Arche, des personnes avec et sans déficience intellectuelle vivent, travaillent, apprennent ensemble et forment des communautés inclusives basées sur l'amitié et l'appartenance. L'Arche s'efforce de façonner une société plus humaine et plus juste. 🇨🇦 Chaque année, l’Arche embauche et accueille plus de 200 nouveaux Assistants pour vivre et travailler dans 28 communautés à travers le Canada. 💡 Tous les nouveaux Assistants participent au Programme de formation au Leadership de L’Arche. 🕰 Plusieurs Assistants font le choix de demeurer à L’Arche pour un an ou deux. Il y a aussi des possibilités d’accéder à des rôles de leadership à travers le pays. 🌎 Il est aussi possible d’être Assistant dans l’une des 156 communautés à travers le monde. ⭐️ Un salaire et des avantages sociaux sont attribués. Les assignations sont à temps plein. 📚 Nous embauchons des personnes ayant des profils académiques très variés. ✏️ Les opportunités sont en français et en anglais.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,306
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 163
- Reported office locations
- 500 Gouin Blvd. East, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H3L 3R9, CA
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- Business categories
- Residential
- Advocacy
- Education
- Non Profit
- Social Impact
- Real Estate
- Social Assistance
- Other recorded names
- L'Arche Canada Inc.
- L'Arche Canada
- Specialties
- teamwork
- spiritual life
- community
- friendship
- supportive
- leadership
- creativity
- understanding
- commitment
- relationship
- personal growth
- meaningful work
- core values
- celebration
- Servant Leadership
- disability
- inclusion
- disability pride
- Français
- Community Life
- Non Profit
- International Organization
- Down Syndrome
- and Openness
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | teamworkspiritual lifecommunityfriendshipsupportiveleadershipcreativityunderstandingcommitmentrelationship |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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ROLE DESCRIPTION:
To provide care, support and supervision for the Member/s with Developmental Disability as assigned by the House Leader.
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
The HR Support Person, through the House Leader and House Team
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Age of 18
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Support worker/Respite role
- Certification in First Aid and CPR (not expired)
- Valid Driver's License (Class 5F OR I)
- Clear Criminal Record Check INCLUDING VULNERABLE PERSONS (within the last 6 months)
- Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check (within the last 6 months)
- Able to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs
TERMS:
There will be a three-month probationary period, with a performance review taking place at the end of the period and annually thereafter. The performance review will be facilitated by the HR Support Person, a House Leader and the House Team.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Support Worker is expected to carry the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects L’Arche Winnipeg values, identity and mission. The Support Worker is responsible for ensuring that the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational and recreational needs of the members with developmental disabilities in their care are met. He/she is responsible for responding to the individual needs of the members with developmental disabilities by respectfully supporting them with their daily routines and personal hygiene. The Support Worker will also perform household duties as needed and assigned by the House Leader or designate.
Major Specific Responsibilities:
1. The main responsibility of the Support Worker is to support the member (s) with a developmental disability to have a meaningful day by planning daily activities at home and out of the house that will interest Member/s with Developmental Disabilities and enrich his/her daily life.
2. To assist Member/s with Developmental Disabilities with his/her daily routine.
3. To assist Member/s with Developmental Disabilities with his/her personal care (oral hygiene, shower, etc.).
4. To assist Member/s with Developmental Disabilities with his/her laundry as needed.
5. To assist Member/s with Developmental Disabilities with his/her room cleaning (should be done weekly) which includes helping him/her to keep his/her personal belongings organized.
6. To administer medications, creams, eye drops, and eardrops as needed and record/sign for the administered medications in accordance with L’Arche Winnipeg’s Medication Administration Policy.
7. To complete and send Incident Reports as needed.
8. To record daily activities and important information about Member/s with Developmental Disabilities in his/her personal journal at the end of every shift.
9. To accompany Member/s with Developmental Disabilities on shopping trips and help them to purchase clothing, toiletries and other personal items as needed.
10. To accompany Member/s with Developmental Disabilities to the bank and assist him/her with his/her banking.
11. To accompany Member/s with Developmental Disabilities to medical appointments as needed. To record and report information from the medical professional as written on the Medical Appointment Forms (the House Leader will schedule these appointments).
12. To monitor and be responsible for Member/s with Developmental Disabilities’ money when going out for activities and shopping. To record all money spent with receipts on Member/s with Developmental Disabilities Cash Transaction records according to the financial procedures of the house. To ensure funds are counted and balanced at the end of every transaction and before the end of every shift.
13. The Support Worker is expected to be familiar with Health and Safety issues related to the home and to Member/s with Developmental Disabilities. SW must be familiar with emergency procedures and administer First Aid when necessary.
14. There must be regular, daily communication between the Support Worker and the team members concerning Member/s with Developmental Disabilities’ well-being and his/her needs. The Support Worker will check in with the Assistants on duty when beginning a shift with Member/s with Developmental Disabilities, and he/she will report any necessary information to team members before leaving at the end of a shift.
15. Attend performance review feedback meetings, trainings or other meetings within office hours as required.
16. Perform other tasks as assigned by the House Leader or designate during scheduled hours.
17. Respect the confidentiality of all matters including, but not limited to personal matters regarding members with developmental disabilities, their families, and team members.
18. To conform to all policies, procedures and guidelines laid down by L’Arche Winnipeg.
19. During assigned hours support Members with Developmental Disabilities at hospital during periods of hospitalization.
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