In Our World,
Friendship Matters.
A Job that Changes Lives
At L'Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities, live, work and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. Assistants find their time at L’Arche to be filled with meaning, growth, friendship, challenge, and fun. Assistants come to live in L’Arche often for one year. For some, L’Arche is a career.
Through friendship, meaningful work, fun social activities, and home life, Assistants and Core Members (persons with intellectual disabilities) build communities of belonging together. Assistants support Core Members in their everyday lives through:
While there is no particular background or experience required to succeed in the role, we find that a desire to support others, to be part of a team, to experience community life, to develop friendships and to discover our shared human spirituality makes for a great Assistant experience.
Please find all current job openings at L'Arche Hamilton noted below.
Through friendship, meaningful work, fun social activities, and home life, Assistants and Core Members (persons with intellectual disabilities) build communities of belonging together. Assistants support Core Members in their everyday lives through:
- Friendship and Sharing Life– prepare and eat meals together, live together in a L’Arche home, spend time going on outings, hang out together, plan celebrations, share spirituality
- Providing direct care and personal support– help someone to get dressed, give medication, assist with mobility and appointments
- Supporting in daily activities – drive someone to work, shop for groceries, run errands, keep the house clean
- Sharing talents and gifts – participate in and help to organize community activities and events
While there is no particular background or experience required to succeed in the role, we find that a desire to support others, to be part of a team, to experience community life, to develop friendships and to discover our shared human spirituality makes for a great Assistant experience.
Please find all current job openings at L'Arche Hamilton noted below.
Current Opening: House Leader
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Current Opening: Supported Independent Living Assistant
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Current Opening: Canada Summer Jobs |
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Current Opening: Awake Overnight
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