Name of community agency/organization:

AbleLiving Services (formerly Participation House)

Position title:

Recreation aide

Description of community agency/organization:

AbleLiving supports adults with physical disabilities.

What you will do:

Work one to one with clients or in small groups with recreation programs. Movie nights, game night, taking clients for walks, crafts etc.

Skills required:

Able to push a manual wheelchair. Must be sensitive and respectful of  client needs. Maturity to work with adults.

Skills you will learn:

You will learn how to adapt recreation programs to suit the needs of physically and cognitively disabled. You will learn patience. You will learn to advocate for the rights of the disabled.

Length of time required:

8-10 months over the school year, o ne evening a week

Location:

1022 Greaves Ave (near Lakeshore & Cawthra) in Mississauga

 or at 1255 Vanrose Street in Mississauga (near Eglington)

Contact person:

Colleen Connolly

cconnolly@ableliving.org   905-692-4465, ext 224

How to get involved/How to apply:

Send an email. Attach your resume. Arrange for an interview. Complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance.

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