Join our team of incredible professionals providing support that is "work of the heart." L'Arche has an incredible history and is known internationally for setting the standard of care and friendship for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a L'Arche assistant you will:
- Work cooperatively with the other L’Arche assistants to create community and support the growth and wellbeing of each member of the home
- Assist core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) with basic hygiene and health needs, which include toileting, showering, and laundry assistance
- Assist core members with daily recreational and financial activities and support them in personal growth
- Share household responsibilities including cooking, maintenance of house and yard, upkeep of community vehicles, transportation for core members, record keeping
- Help plan leisure activities, trips, prayer, community nights, retreats, one-on-one outings with core members
- Welcome guests and visitors into the home
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings
- Develop supportive relationships with friends and families of core members, and professional human service workers (case workers, health care providers, etc.)
Part-Time & overnight opportunities available. Pay is based on shift worked.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person