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Community Assistant

Region

Montreal

Environment

Religious entity

Job type

Part time

Profession

Community assistant

Schedule

Day

Languages spoken

French, English

Salary

25,00$/hour

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Description

Our client, a religious entity located in Montreal, is looking to fill a position for a Community Assistant. The mission of this role is to provide support to elderly individuals to help maintain the quality of life for the nuns. 

Profile Sought

  • Excellent communication and listening skills;
  • Patience, empathy, and understanding of the emotional and physical needs of elderly individuals;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently;
  • Flexibility and reliability;
  • Professional integrity;
  • Calm and serenity.

Responsibilities

  • Provide presence and assistance to the nuns for their comfort and respond to their needs;
  • Inform the nursing aide of any behaviors or signs requiring care, to notify the floor nurse;
  • Accompany the sisters to medical appointments or other engagements as requested by the administrative assistant;
  • Monitor the physical condition of the sisters and follow up with professionals as needed;
  • Regularly visit ill nuns to ensure their well-being;
  • In case of emergency, accompany the sisters to the hospital or meet them if they are taken by ambulance, and ensure they are fully taken care of;
  • Organize visit schedules during a sister’s hospitalization;
  • Assess and respond to material needs by purchasing necessary items;
  • Confirm and notify appointments to the sisters and the nurse the day before;
  • Complete admission request forms for the infirmary with the help of the sister and submit them to the responsible party;
  • Organize the sisters' materials (cleaning, labeling, etc.);
  • Regularly change and clean hearing aid batteries;
  • Help organize birthdays, jubilees, festivities, and community meetings with the nursing aide and/or the coordinator;
  • Read to the sisters upon request;
  • Perform any other related tasks.

Requirements

  • Hold a diploma in techniques for assisting the elderly or equivalent training;
  • Hold a diploma in gerontology (an asset);
  • Have two years of experience in customer service or elderly care;
  • Excellent command of French, both spoken and written;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  • Possess a valid driver's license;
  • Proficiency in English (an asset).

Conditions

  • Mode: In-person ; 
  • Job Type: Permanent part-time position (30 hours per week over 5 days);
  • Schedule: 9 AM to 4 PM with a 1-hour break, on call in the evenings and overnight every other weekend;
  • Salary Range: $25/hour + potential bonus.

How to Apply

Do you aspire to join a professional team and make a difference in the daily lives of the elderly? Apply now. We look forward to meeting you and showcasing your talent.


License Number: AP-2000045

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Permit number : AP-2000045