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Team Assistant
Cheshire Independent Living Services
Full-time
In-Office | London , ON, Canada
About Cheshire
Cheshire Independent Living Services has been making independence possible for people living with significant disabilities and frail seniors since 1979. Cheshire is a non-profit, government-funded organization that has dedicated itself to ensuring members of our communities get the opportunity to live an active, independent, and dignified life. Cheshire’s focus is on ‘Person-Centered’ support, empowering our consumers to tailor their care to their unique needs, interests, requests, feelings, and preferences.
Benefits for Working at Cheshire
- We believe in building relationships; this includes with our staff, consumers and external stakeholders. We have developed a working environment full of support, learning, and safe practices.
- A casual dress code
- Mileage is paid for travel during work
- Comprehensive benefits package/Pay in lieu of benefits
- We are a company that encourages individual and team growth and support
Overview
Title: Team Assistant, London Mobile
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: An average of 40.25 hours per week, scheduled in 12-hour shifts across a 7-day operation. Flexibility with shifts is required to meet organizational needs.
Starting Rate of Pay: $23.03 per hour
Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate must be flexible to change scheduled hours based on the needs of the program. The Team Assistant will provide support to Program Managers, Personal Attendants, and Cheshire consumers. Working collaboratively with all members of Cheshire to develop, improve, and deliver effective and efficient coordination of attendant services in support of the organization’s operation.
Tasks and responsibilities of this role may vary in order to best support the program, the Program Manager and fellow Team Assistants with any administrative duties and program schedule. This position may travel within London to the various Program Office locations.
Role Requirements
- Post-secondary education in healthcare, administration or similar field considered an asset.
- Experience working in a unionized environment and working with company policies and a collective agreement to schedule staff
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal. active listening, and communication skills
- Understanding of the attendant service needs of individuals with physical disabilities
- Demonstrated ability to balance work and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Experience working in a team and independent environment, needs to be a self-motivator and organized.
- A valid driver’s license and private vehicle will be required for local travel
- Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Role Responsibilities
- Using provided to training to follow organizational policies to prepare Personal Attendant and consumer schedules
- Assist with program specific orientation and scheduling for new staff. Creating a welcoming environment for everyone
- Assist with notifying staff and consumers of scheduling changes and work with other Team Assistants to cover vacant bookings
- Clerical duties as assigned: typing, filing, photocopying, taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting agendas.
- Complete and track purchase orders for program needs and contracted services
- Tracking vacancies, program movement, and other data that may be used to compile or verify program/organizational statistics
- Work with Cheshire’s Health and Safety team to promote a safe work environment
How to apply
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
Address cover letter to the attention of:
Hiring Coordinator
Subject: Team Assistant, London
Please apply if you possess the following:
-
A desire to make a difference in the lives of others, every day.
-
3 or more years in an Executive Assistant Position
-
A valid Canadian Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle
-
Valid automobile insurance with liability coverage
-
Ability to work 7 days per week, Overnight, 12 Hour Shifts
Successful Candidates will be required to obtain a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
No Phone Calls or Walk ins Please.
About Cheshire Independent Living Services
Our mission is to support adults with physical disabilities and frail seniors to live independently, with dignity. We live up to this mission by offering two types of service: Community Assisted Living, and Attendant Outreach
This will be accomplished through:
The delivery of excellent quality, person centered services Being the employer of choice;
Being a systems change leader; and
Strengthening our sustainability.
The following core principles will be used to guide our interactions with consumers, families, staff and partners:
Dignity: We believe that every individual is of inherent worth and entitled to be treated with dignity.
Respect: We believe that trust, honesty and mutual respect are fundamental for people to work together effectively.
Person-centered: We believe that the little things matter and aim to provide service in a way which has been defined by the individual.
Independence: We believe in the importance of being able to exercise control and responsibility over and for the decisions which guide our lives.
Teamwork: We believe that teamwork and participation are essential and promote belonging, self-worth and commitment.
Compassion: We believe in being a kind presence in the face of what is difficult. Equity: We believe that everyone should have fair access to the resources and opportunities needed for their success.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Team Assistant
Cheshire Independent Living Services
Full-time
In-Office | London , ON, Canada
About Cheshire
Cheshire Independent Living Services has been making independence possible for people living with significant disabilities and frail seniors since 1979. Cheshire is a non-profit, government-funded organization that has dedicated itself to ensuring members of our communities get the opportunity to live an active, independent, and dignified life. Cheshire’s focus is on ‘Person-Centered’ support, empowering our consumers to tailor their care to their unique needs, interests, requests, feelings, and preferences.
Benefits for Working at Cheshire
- We believe in building relationships; this includes with our staff, consumers and external stakeholders. We have developed a working environment full of support, learning, and safe practices.
- A casual dress code
- Mileage is paid for travel during work
- Comprehensive benefits package/Pay in lieu of benefits
- We are a company that encourages individual and team growth and support
Overview
Title: Team Assistant, London Mobile
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work: An average of 40.25 hours per week, scheduled in 12-hour shifts across a 7-day operation. Flexibility with shifts is required to meet organizational needs.
Starting Rate of Pay: $23.03 per hour
Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate must be flexible to change scheduled hours based on the needs of the program. The Team Assistant will provide support to Program Managers, Personal Attendants, and Cheshire consumers. Working collaboratively with all members of Cheshire to develop, improve, and deliver effective and efficient coordination of attendant services in support of the organization’s operation.
Tasks and responsibilities of this role may vary in order to best support the program, the Program Manager and fellow Team Assistants with any administrative duties and program schedule. This position may travel within London to the various Program Office locations.
Role Requirements
- Post-secondary education in healthcare, administration or similar field considered an asset.
- Experience working in a unionized environment and working with company policies and a collective agreement to schedule staff
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal. active listening, and communication skills
- Understanding of the attendant service needs of individuals with physical disabilities
- Demonstrated ability to balance work and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Experience working in a team and independent environment, needs to be a self-motivator and organized.
- A valid driver’s license and private vehicle will be required for local travel
- Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Role Responsibilities
- Using provided to training to follow organizational policies to prepare Personal Attendant and consumer schedules
- Assist with program specific orientation and scheduling for new staff. Creating a welcoming environment for everyone
- Assist with notifying staff and consumers of scheduling changes and work with other Team Assistants to cover vacant bookings
- Clerical duties as assigned: typing, filing, photocopying, taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting agendas.
- Complete and track purchase orders for program needs and contracted services
- Tracking vacancies, program movement, and other data that may be used to compile or verify program/organizational statistics
- Work with Cheshire’s Health and Safety team to promote a safe work environment
How to apply
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
Address cover letter to the attention of:
Hiring Coordinator
Subject: Team Assistant, London
Please apply if you possess the following:
-
A desire to make a difference in the lives of others, every day.
-
3 or more years in an Executive Assistant Position
-
A valid Canadian Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle
-
Valid automobile insurance with liability coverage
-
Ability to work 7 days per week, Overnight, 12 Hour Shifts
Successful Candidates will be required to obtain a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
No Phone Calls or Walk ins Please.
About Cheshire Independent Living Services
Our mission is to support adults with physical disabilities and frail seniors to live independently, with dignity. We live up to this mission by offering two types of service: Community Assisted Living, and Attendant Outreach
This will be accomplished through:
The delivery of excellent quality, person centered services Being the employer of choice;
Being a systems change leader; and
Strengthening our sustainability.
The following core principles will be used to guide our interactions with consumers, families, staff and partners:
Dignity: We believe that every individual is of inherent worth and entitled to be treated with dignity.
Respect: We believe that trust, honesty and mutual respect are fundamental for people to work together effectively.
Person-centered: We believe that the little things matter and aim to provide service in a way which has been defined by the individual.
Independence: We believe in the importance of being able to exercise control and responsibility over and for the decisions which guide our lives.
Teamwork: We believe that teamwork and participation are essential and promote belonging, self-worth and commitment.
Compassion: We believe in being a kind presence in the face of what is difficult. Equity: We believe that everyone should have fair access to the resources and opportunities needed for their success.