Reporting to the Manager of Accessibility Services, the Student Care Attendant will support students with care needs living in UPEI residences as well as other project-based work.RESPONSIBILITIES:Providing on site overnight, live in assistance and, when necessary, attending to personal needs of students with special medical or physical challenges including personal care and mobility as requiredResponding to medical needs of students, monitoring and engaging further medical support if neededDocumenting activities and incidentsOther duties as required within the scope of the classificationQUALIFICATIONS:Grade 12/GEDGood physical condition and capabilityFirst Aid/CPR trainedMust possess and exhibit a positive and caring attitude towards the special needs of students, and be able to work collaboratively with support teamsProvide Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and have no past or present criminal record which would be detrimental in working in an environment with vulnerable adults.Application Instructions:Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).
