Part-Time Personal Attendant (AbleLiving, Palmer Place)

Burlington, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$24 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Casual
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The personal attendant provides personal support services, life-skills assistance, and light housekeeping to help clients live independently. Duties include assisting with personal care and escorting clients to appointments as directed by the client or supervisor.

Job details

We are currently hiring a Part-Time Personal Attendant to join our AbleLiving, Palmer Place Team! Palmer Place is a supportive housing program located in Burlington in an apartment setting. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you! This program operates 7 days a week and we currently offer a variety of shifts. This includes days, afternoons and nights, weekends & statutory holidays. AbleLiving Services is a non-profit organization providing personal support services to adults with disabilities living within their own home or one of our independent living facilities. Our clients direct and customize the services they receive and we support them to maximize their independence and enhance their quality of life. We provide services across the Golden Horseshoe in the Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Brant, and Haldimand-Norfolk communities. Interested in bringing your talent to our team? Here is what we offer: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Health Benefits Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth Tuition reimbursement opportunities Employee Assistance Program $500 signing bonus! Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as: 2026 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada 2026 Best Workplaces for Women 2026 Best Workplaces for Giving Back Position Summary: Under the direction of the program supervisor, this position is responsible for providing personal support services, life-skills support and light housekeeping duties to enable clients to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible. Duties include assisting clients with personal care, arranging and escorting clients to appointments, and housekeeping services. Such duties are carried out under the direction of the client or alternate decision maker and in accordance with Client Service Contracts, laws and regulations governing service provision Requirements: Experience in the provision of personal support services to people with disabilities and/or seniors are requirements for this position. Ability to empathize with people with physical and emotional needs is essential. Knowledge of basic math and ability to do calculations and quantity measurements are required. Must be able to plan and organize work and perform tasks according to priority. Ability to make solid decisions and problem-solve effectively are also essential. Good oral and written communication skills, with a competent level of English are requirements. Able to communicate in other languages is an asset. Must demonstrate high commitment to providing exceptional customer service and be reliable, punctual, and capable of managing time effectively. Ability to develop supportive relationships and work collaboratively with clients, family members, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners are essential. Must be able to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Reference Check is required. Job Type: Casual Starting Hourly Rate: $24.41 Please be advised that this posting is open to members of Palmer CUPE local 3943 bargaining unit members. If unfulfilled in that process applicants from Thrive Group Organizations will be considered. If unfulfilled by that process other external applicants will be considered. We are currently hiring to fill an existing position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted. At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have experience providing personal support services to seniors or people with disabilities. Strong communication skills, the ability to empathize with physical and emotional needs, and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check are required.