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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 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a 1-hour break, on-call in the evenings, at night, and every other weekend.
• Salary Range: $25/hour + potential bonus of $5,000.

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