The C.A.R.E. Centre hires part-time & occasional substitute caregivers/animators
Please email your CV and cover letter to centre.dactivites@gmail.com
The C.A.R.E. Centre is hiring for summer camp.
Please email your CV and cover letter to centre.dactivites@gmail.com
The C.A.R.E. Centre is a non-profit charitable organization in Montreal, Quebec, that provides a day program for adults with physical disabilities in the Montréal area. The C.A.R.E. Centre offers a program of recreational and educational activities to adults over 21 with physical disabilities. We advocate for our clients and provide them with opportunities for community social inclusion.
Job title: Camp Caregiver/Animator (9)
Essential Functions: Providing care for clients with physical disabilities & animating recreational and educational activities in a sleep away summer camp setting.
Job Length: August 6th to August 24th, 2018 (3 weeks)
The possibility to work only the first or second half of that period upon request.
August 6- August 14th (First half)
August 14th-August 24nd (Second half)
Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the coordinator:
- Provide program animation including planning and running varied age-appropriate recreational and educational activities for a summer camp setting.
- Provide personal care and assist in activities of daily living including showering, toileting, transferring, dressing, and feeding, as well as ensuring safe and responsible medication administration.
- Contribute Teamwork; Contribute to staff meetings, contribute to housekeeping tasks, report feedback to the Coordinator, ensure the wellbeing, security and health of the clients within a team setting.
Pay: 150$/day
(Room, meals & transportation included)
Paid breaks included
Personal Attributes
Language: English necessary
Knowledge of French an asset
Competencies/ Qualifications:
- Experience working with persons with disabilities or currently studying a related field
- Experience working with special needs or currently enrolled in studies in related field
- Experience in animating group discussions & activities
- Strong work ethic
- Punctual, responsible, dynamic, energetic
- Interest in outdoor physical activities
- Must be physically capable to do lifting, bending, & pushing wheelchairs
- First-aid/CPR certificate an asset
If interested, deadline to apply is May 18th, 2018
Please send your resume to Ms. Olivia Quesnel at: centre.dactivites@gmail.com