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EMPLOYMENT

Every year the Independent Living Centre provides services to hundreds of men and women in Waterloo Region to help meet their individual needs to actively participate more fully in our community. The organization provides working conditions and an atmosphere conducive to enabling each staff member to contribute to the fullest extent of his/her skill and competence.

If you are considering a career where you can improve the quality of people's lives and share in our dedication to providing exemplary service, we invite you to review the positions listed below, and submit a resume or job application to the address to the right.

 

 

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Human Resources
Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region
127 Victoria Street South,
Suite 201,
Kitchener N2G 2B4
519-571-6788
E-mail Human Resources.

 

 

 

***JOB POSTINGS***  

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Human Resources and Finance Director, this position will be responsible for coordinating human resources functions in the areas of employee relations, recruitment, selection, training, orientation, health and safety, return to work and performance evaluation.  The coordinator will also be responsible for compiling and monitoring various statistics and other relevant information as well as assisting in management of the information technology functions of the organization.   

Qualifications include:  diploma or certificate in human resources and/or business management/administration and a minimum of two years experience in human resources.  A CHRP designation is a definite asset.  An understanding of and commitment to independent living philosophy is required.  Applicants should possess sound knowledge of occupational health and safety and employment legislation.  Excellent interpersonal, listening, communication, conflict resolution and organizational skills and an on-going practice of regularly upgrading these skills are also required.  Candidates must have superior computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.  Project management experience is an asset.  Applicants should have an above average ability to work as a member of a team and be able to work occasional evenings.

This is a contract position from September 2010 to April 2012. 

Human Resources
ILCWR
127 Victoria Street South, Suite 201
Kitchener, ON  N2G 2B4
e-mail:  amy@ilcwr.org
Fax:  519-571-6388                

Closing Date:  August 12, 2010

PART-TIME ATTENDANT POSITION

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary range is $13.34 to $15.33 per hour
  • Mileage compensation is $0.35 per kilometre (some resrtictions apply)
  • Group benefits including extended health, dental, prescription drugs, vision care, life insurance, long term disability are available to employees who work an average of 20 hours per week or more after one year
  • Pension plan is available to employees who complete two consecutive calendar years of employment working a minimum of 700 hours each year
  • Flexible scheduling is available
  • Training on first aid, CPR, back care, health and safety is offered on a regular basis
  • Orientation is provided

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care such as dressing, grooming, showering, transfers
  • Provide some medical procedures as directed by consumers
  • Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Communicate with other staff in order to coordinate attendant services
  • Record duties performed for consumer, if required
  • Keep Supervisor informed of incidents and events affecting care
  • Train new staff

    Job Requirements
  • Minimum secondary school completion (grade 12)
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening, time management and communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • May require ability to communicate in situations where a consumer has difficulty
    speaking or where sensitivity to and understanding of cultural differences are required
  • Housekeeping and cooking skills helpful

Apply to

Human Resources, ILCWR
127 Victoria Street South, Suite 201
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 2B4
E-mail Human Resources

Some Shifts we are currently looking for:

Projects:

  • Weekend mornings
  • Overnight relief

Please take special note of the following:

1. Some of the shifts listed on www.ilcwr.org may not be available when you call if the website has not been updated right away.


2. Employment is contingent on successful interview and reference checks. Considerations: experience/training on some aspects of care, physical ability to perform the tasks, employment standards laws (including hours of work and consecutive hours between shifts, etc), among others. Also, some shifts may involve an additional interview with the Consumer to select an attendant.

 

 


 
 

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