House Assistant (or DSW or PSW)

PART-TIME WEEKEND HOUSE ASSISTANT L’Arche Calgary | Calgary, AB Position Type: Part-Time, 20 hours per week Schedule: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday Reports To: House Leader ABOUT THE ROLE L’Arche Calgary is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and community-minded Part-Time Weekend House Assistant to support individuals with developmental disabilities in one of our homes. The House Assistant provides person-centred support while helping to create a safe, welcoming, and respectful home environment. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships, supporting individuals in their daily lives, and encouraging choice, independence, and community participation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Build respectful and supportive relationships with individuals with developmental disabilities. * Provide assistance with personal care, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and other daily living needs. * Support individuals in making choices, developing independence, and working toward their personal goals. * Follow individualized plans and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), as applicable. * Support medication administration in accordance with L’Arche Calgary policies and training. * Prepare meals and support individual dietary needs and preferences. * Support recreational, social, spiritual, and community activities and outings. * Complete required documentation and report changes in health, behaviour, or support needs. * Assist with household responsibilities, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry. * Work collaboratively with the House Leader, team members, families, guardians, and other professionals. * Follow L’Arche Calgary policies and procedures and participate in required training and formation. QUALIFICATIONS * At least one year of experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities; L’Arche experience is an asset. * Post-secondary education in Disability Studies or a related field is preferred. * Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain. * Ability to support individuals with diverse needs, including following Behaviour Support Plans. * Ability to provide personal care and mobility assistance, including lifting up to 30 lbs. * Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills. * Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation. * Satisfactory Police Information Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, is required. * A Class 5 (non-GDL) Driver’s Licence is preferred. SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week. Applicants must have regular availability to work Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. Specific shift times will be discussed during the recruitment process. We are looking for someone who demonstrates compassion, reliability, respect, flexibility, and a commitment to the mission and values of L’Arche.

The House Assistant provides person-centred support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including assistance with personal care, hygiene, and daily living needs. They also manage household tasks, prepare meals, and facilitate community participation while following individualized support plans.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. A post-secondary education in Disability Studies is preferred, along with current First Aid/CPR certification and a valid driver's licence.

• TeamworkPreferred
• First AidPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Personal care
• Mobility assistance
• Medication administration
• Meal preparation
• Relationship building
• Documentation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• First aid
• CPR
• Behaviour support
• Household management
• Mobility Assistance
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Computer Literacy
• Cooking
• Developmental Disabilities
• Higher Education
• Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Relationship Building

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• House Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

20 hours per week