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Personal Support Worker
Spark Lifecare
Hamilton, ON
Personal Support Worker (Future/Network Opportunities)
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Disability Service Worker, Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Westlock, AB
Full-time
The Disability Services Worker (DSW), under supervision of their supervisor, facilitates and monitors education and development programs for purposes of providing individuals in service…
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Residential Child & Youth Worker, Full time
Taproot Community Support Services
Victoria, BC
Full-time
The Residential Child and Youth Worker (RCYW) provides care to children, youth or adults with moderate to severe behavioural problems in a residential or day program setting in an…
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Residential Child & Youth Worker, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Abbotsford, BC
Part-time
Residence Worker with overnight awake scheduling -24 hours per week (Grid 10)
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Residential Community Support Workers (Penticton/Summerland - Casual Pool)
Taproot Community Support Services
Penticton, BC
Temporary
Other related fields of experience include Community Support Worker, Education Assistant, Special Needs, Behaviour Interventionist, Youth Worker
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Residential Care Worker
Prairie Mountain Health
Ste. Rose du Lac, MB
Full-time
As part of multi-disciplinary team, the Residential Care Worker is required to provide services to adult clients engaged in addiction treatment. This position requires a commitment to a…
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Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Vancouver, BC
Internship
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Clinical Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Surrey, BC
Internship
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) reports to Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of…
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Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Vancouver, BC
Internship
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Shelter Worker
Options Community Services
Surrey, BC
$27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
Full-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and helping them turn a new page? Join us as a Shelter Worker, where you’ll be on the front lines of change, offering vital…
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Shelter Worker
Options Community Services
Surrey, BC
$27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
Full-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and helping them turn a new page? Join us as a Shelter Worker, where you’ll be on the front lines of change, offering vital…
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Shelter Worker
Options Community Services
Surrey, BC
$27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
Part-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and helping them turn a new page? Join us as a Shelter Worker, where you’ll be on the front lines of change, offering vital…
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Supportive Housing Worker
The Salvation Army in Canada
St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
Full-time
The Supportive Housing Worker will be responsible for implementing the programs and services that are a part of the supportive housing program in accordance with the program plan,…
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Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army in Canada
Nanaimo, BC
Part-time
The Shelter Worker at The Salvation Army's Nanaimo New Hope Centre plays a pivotal role in providing compassionate care, support, and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and…
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Disability Service Worker with Overnight Scheduling, Temp Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Westlock, AB
Full-time
The Disability Services Worker (DSW), under supervision of their supervisor, facilitates and monitors education and development programs for purposes of providing individuals in service…
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Education Assistant - School and Student Support A - Lord Strathcona Elementary
Vancouver School Board
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Must possess or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (e.g. CPI or MANDT)
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FT - Cultural Support Worker - Spiritwood Homes
Connective
Maple Ridge, BC
This Cultural Support Worker will provide a proactive approach to bridging Indigenous residents and their culture by consulting with Indigenous residents to provide/connect them with a…
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Community Health Worker
Regent Park Community Health Centre
Toronto, ON
$58,426 to $70,387 CAD / year
Full-time
As a member of the Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub Team, the Community Health Worker supports individuals in the downtown east community of Toronto who are…
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Ikweskicik iskwewak Support Worker
Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc
Saskatoon, SK
$23.02 to $28.77 CAD / hour
Full-time
…who are released from a correctional institution. The Support Worker is responsible for the general well-being of the relatives residing and/or accessing services at the STC īkwēskīcik…
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Resolution Health Support Program Worker
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Inuvik, NT
Reporting to the Resolution Health Support Program (RHSP) Manager, the RHSP Worker assists with the delivery of the RHSP in the Beaufort Delta Region (six Inuvialuit communities of mixed…
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COMMUNITY HOMES FOR CHILDREN - Direct Support Worker (Casual)
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
Winnipeg, MB
$17.32 CAD / hour
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Clinical Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Surrey, BC
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) reports to Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of…
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Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Vancouver, BC
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Nanaimo, BC
Part-time
The Shelter Worker at The Salvation Army's Nanaimo New Hope Centre plays a pivotal role in providing compassionate care, support, and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and…
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Van Outreach Support Worker (0.4 Nights, Permanent)
Main Street Project Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
The Van Outreach Support Worker maintains the core values of MSP regarding harm reduction, choice, equity, and diversity and encourages individuals in capacity building. The Integrated…

L'Arche Canada Inc.

Program Assistant (or DSW or PSW)

Iron Mines, NS, Canada

Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Position: Assistant for a L’Arche Cape Breton Day Program

Start Date: October 26th, 2026

Schedule: 35-40 hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am/8:30am-3:30pm

Location: L’Arche Cape Breton Day Program

Duration: Permanent

Responsible to: Program Leader

L’Arche Cape Breton is seeking a compassionate individual who will provide support in one of our Day Programs. Successful applicants will belong to a community setting, provide focused and caring support, and develop meaningful relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, the L’Arche Assistant role offers an exceptional and life changing adventure in friendship and self-discovery.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop a positive, supportive and mutual relationship with core member through sharing daily life together, which respects their history, choices, goals and needs.
Collaborate with team members to ensure that all physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, recreational, health and safety needs are met while maximizing their choices and participation in the decisions affecting their lives.
Help members of the program fulfill the mission of the community and the specific mandate of the program.
Provide personal care as needed.
Able to push, pull and lift up to 44 lbs as needed, and walk up to 60 minutes or 3 km per day, as required.
cleaning and housekeeping as required.

Qualities of a Successful Applicant:

To understand and model L’Arche core values while engaging in all responsibilities associated with their role.
Ability to be flexible and manage the challenge of multi-faceted responsibilities and relationships.
Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis.
Ability to be collaborative, think creatively, take direction and follow-through on commitments in a timely fashion.
Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback.
Ability to directly address tensions in relationships.

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Responsibilities

The Program Assistant provides compassionate, daily support to core members in a community setting, focusing on their physical, emotional, and vocational needs. Responsibilities include fostering meaningful relationships, assisting with personal care, and collaborating with the team to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Successful applicants must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 44 lbs and walking for extended periods. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, the ability to remain calm in crises, and a commitment to the core values of the L’Arche community.

Skills

Personal care
Relationship building
Crisis management
Collaboration
Communication
Flexibility
Housekeeping
Supportive care
Leadership
Problem solving

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Keywords

Day Program
Support Worker
Personal Care
Community Setting
L’Arche
Caregiving
Social Services
Vocational Support
Recreational Support
Health and Safety
Housekeeping
Crisis Management
Leadership
Relationship Building

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