Intergenerational Support Workers

Intergenerational Support Workers

Eganville and District Seniors has a mission to provide activities, services and support to seniors, disabled individuals and others in our service area. We offer a variety of opportunities for residents of the local community to engage with the centre.

Eganville and District Seniors has partnered with Barry’s Bay and Area Home Support, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan and the Township of Whitewater Region to hire Intergenerational Support Workers for our new homemaking and home maintenance program. There’s an opportunity to work part-time, full-time, or casual according to your schedule.This is a two-year project, through funding from the Government of Canada through the Age Well At Home Initiative.

Where We Need Assistance:

We are specifically looking to recruit people in the Whitney, Madawaska, Barry’s Bay, Killaloe, Wilno, Palmer Rapids, Combermere, and Quadville areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Light housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Laundry assistance
• Assist with shopping and errands
• General yard and home maintenance (for home maintenance workers only)
• Snow removal (home maintenance workers)
• Grass cutting (home maintenance workers)
• Process documentation as required
• Comply with public health, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employment Standards Act and other pertinent legislation and corporate policies
• Promote enhanced services to encourage residents to age well at home
• Liaise with resident families and other agencies as needed

• Own transportation is required
• A valid driver's license
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (training available)
• Experience in the care of the elderly
• Clear vulnerable sector screening
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must demonstrate a genuine concern and interest in the well-being of the clients
• Must have the ability to be tactful, friendly and extremely patient when interacting with the client
• Must be courteous and friendly to family and visitors and work in a cooperative manner with fellow workers in a team environment
• Must have the physical capabilities compatible with the current physical demands analysis for this position

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position.

Eganville and District Seniors is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and hiring process as required under the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Applicants need to make their needs known at the time of application.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resume and cover letter in MS Word or PDF format through email.