Personal Attendant (York Site)

We are currently hiring Two (2) Temporary Full-Time Personal Attendants to join our AbleLiving, York Team! Our York Program is a supportive housing program located in Downtown Hamilton in an apartment setting. 

This program operates 7 days a week and candidates need to be flexible and available for a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, and nights. This includes every other weekend and statutory holidays.

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as:

• 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care
• 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back
• 2024/2025 Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada

Interested in bringing your talent to our team? Here is what we offer:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Competitive wages
• Ontario Government $3.00 wage enhancement
• Ongoing opportunities for education, training, development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• $500 signing bonus

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for providing non-medical 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.
• Personal Support Worker certificate is not required but is considered an asset. We welcome candidates with any previous caregiving experience.

Employment Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Courses relating to personal support services for persons with disabilities or seniors, health & safety, first aid, physical and emotional needs of persons is an asset.
• Experience providing support for persons with disabilities or seniors on a paid or voluntary basis either in a work setting or through personal life experiences is beneficial.

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.43

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, Stoney Creek, Brant County, and Hamilton communities.

*Please be advised that this posting is open to members of S.E.I.U. bargaining unit.  If unfulfilled in that process applicants from Thrive Group Organizations will be considered.  If unfulfilled by that process other external applicants will be considered.

Job Type: Full Time, Contract (12-18 months)

We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new 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