Position: Casual Assistant
Department/Community: L’Arche Antigonish
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Status: Casual, up to 48 hours/week depending on community needs

Schedule:

- Weekday shifts: Between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Examples: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 12:00–3:30 p.m., or 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

- Weekend shifts: Between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Examples: 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 12:00–9:00 p.m., 2:00–9:00 p.m., or 3:00–9:00 p.m.

- Weekend availability is strongly preferred.

About the Role

The Casual Assistant supports core members to live meaningful, safe, and connected lives in community. This role focuses on day-to-day living support (meals, personal care as appropriate), community participation, companionship, and maintaining a warm, inclusive home environment aligned with L’Arche values.

Key Responsibilities / Expected Tasks:

- Support core members with daily activities, such as preparing and sharing meals, personal routines, transportation, and personal care when needed.

- Administer medications.

- Foster inclusion, dignity, choice, and relationship in all interactions.

- Document supports and notable events according to community procedures.

- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment following all health & safety protocols.



This may include maintenance tasks such as cleaning, mowing the lawn, shovelling, etc.

- Communicate effectively with house leaders and team members to ensure continuity of care. Routinely checking internal communication boards/e-mails is required.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience in community living, disability support, long-term care, or similar setting (paid or volunteer) is an asset.

- Commitment to the mission and values of L’Arche: compassionate, patient, and reliable.

- Robust communication and teamwork skills: able to take initiative and follow established routines.

- Ability to assist with personal care respectfully (training provided as needed).

- Basic/Workplace First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain at own expense).

- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (or on file/renewal as per policy).

- Valid driver’s licence is an asset.

Accessibility and Inclusion

- L’Arche Antigonish is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require an accommodation during the process, please indicate this in your email.

Notes

- Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

📌 Casual Assistants (Daytime) and Casual Assistants (Weekend)
🏢 L'Arche Canada
📍 Antigonish