Posting Status:
Open
Posting Date:
October 23, 2026
Closing Date:
November 5, 2026
Location:
Choose
Start Date:
Expected Hours of Work:
Wednesday 8:00am-10:00pm
Friday 8:00am-3:00pm
Total of : 21 hours
Department:
156
Position Status:
Permanent Full-Time
Highlights:
AH and AC are two unique individuals who share a welcoming, accessible basement suite and receive 24-hour support. Both value their independence, personal choices, and being actively involved in their communities. They are looking for supportive, patient, and positive team members who can appreciate their individual personalities and help them continue living meaningful, self-directed lives.
AH is a kind, hardworking gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour! He enjoys gardening, sharing jokes, caring for people and animals, and being an active member of his community. Family is important to AH, and he looks forward to spending time with loved ones on weekends. AH appreciates opportunities to contribute, help others, and maintain his independence. He uses a cane or walker and benefits from mobility assistance, particularly overnight.
AC is an independent, outgoing woman who enjoys shopping, spending time with friends, attending community programs, and getting out and about on her own. She values her freedom, making her own decisions, and having opportunities to advocate for herself. AC uses mobility aids to support her independence and appreciates staff who respect her choices, encourage her confidence, and support her in achieving her personal goals
Both AH and AC experience complex mental health challenges and benefit from consistent, calm, and understanding support. They appreciate staff who can balance encouragement and independence with clear, respectful boundaries.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate is someone with a calm, patient personality, a great sense of humour, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships. Someone who understands the importance of being supportive without taking over and who can encourage self-advocacy while respecting each person’s choices and routines would be a wonderful fit for their team.
The preferred supporter will be someone who uses a gentle approach while upholding strong boundaries.
Cantonese language skills would be considered an asset but not required, as ‘AH’ speaks English and Cantonese.
If you have experience or a passion to help and support individuals who struggle with mental health issues, you would be considered a great candidate for this role
Reports to:
Program Manager
Rate of Pay:
Probation:
Driving Requirement:
Preferred Training or Experience:
- Provide respectful, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and individual choice.
- Encourage and support self-advocacy, decision-making, and personal goals.
- Assist with daily living routines, personal care, and household responsibilities as required.
- Provide mobility assistance and support with safe movement and transfers as needed.
- Encourage meaningful community involvement, social connections, and preferred activities.
- Provide calm, consistent, and compassionate support during periods of emotional distress or mental health challenges.
- Maintain clear, professional boundaries while developing positive and trusting relationships.
- Work collaboratively with team members to provide consistent, individualized support.
- Support a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home environment.
AH and AC are looking for team members who recognize their strengths, respect their individuality, and understand that good support means working alongside someone rather than doing everything for them.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that values connection, laughter, independence, and helping two individuals live life on their own terms.
Spectrum Society for Community Living is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where the people we support are encouraged to express themselves, build relationships, and direct their own lives.
Specific Training or Experience Required:
- Supporting People who get anxious
- Ability to motivate, encourage and engage the interests of others.
- Computer proficiency (email, Word, internet usage)
We at Spectrum Society for Community Living celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.