Respite Support Worker

Serenity Respite Inc.; Village of Rycroft; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Serenity Respite Inc. is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist children and young adults aged 2–17 with daily activities, mobility, meals, supervision, and companionship.

The role covers following care plans, administering medications as directed, and keeping environments safe and tidy during casual evening and weekend shifts. Requirements include valid First Aid, Vulnerable Sector Check, CFS check, plus a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable caregiver with experience.
• Ability to follow client care plans and document changes.
• Requires valid First Aid certification, vulnerable sector check, and CFS check.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care and daily support.
• Follow each client’s care plan.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Prepare meals that meet dietary needs.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Support G-tube care when required.
• Offer companionship and encouragement.
• Plan age-appropriate activities.
• Community outings
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Provide attentive supervision.
• Keep the client’s environment safe and tidy.
• Share important updates with families.
• Report changes in health or behaviour.
• Respect each client’s privacy and dignity.
• Physical ability to lift and assist with mobility, as required

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Experience with children

Observation/Reporting

Education

First Aid certification

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

CFS Intervention Check

Driver's license

Job description

Support Worker/ Caregiver/ Respite

We’re looking for compassionate, dependable, experienced Support Workers to support children and young adults aged 2–17.

Shifts we are hiring for: ***Casual Evening and weekend shifts

Duties vary depending on each client’s needs.

• Provide respite care and daily support.
• Follow each client’s care plan.
• Administer medication as directed.
• Prepare meals that meet dietary needs.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Support G-tube care when required.
• Offer companionship and encouragement.
• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Community outings
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Provide attentive supervision.
• Keep the client’s environment safe and tidy.
• Share important updates with families.
• Report changes in health or behaviour.
• Respect each client’s privacy and dignity.
• Physical ability to lift and assist with mobility, as required

Requirements:

• Valid First Aid certification
• Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• CFS Intervention Check
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation