Respite Worker - caring for children

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing essential respite services for families in need. As a Respite Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children with developmental disabilities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, planning engaging activities, and maintaining a nurturing environment. This part-time position offers a dynamic and rewarding experience, allowing you to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid personal time after 1 year of service

Flexible work hours

Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with significant care needs is essential.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for children with various challenges.
• Plan and execute recreational activities tailored to individual needs.
• Perform household duties to maintain the Respite Home Service.

Skills

Experience with children with developmental disabilities

Personal care support

Interpersonal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning recreational activities

Teamwork experience

Ability to perform lifts and transfers

Job description

Wesway is growing! Wesway is a local, non-profit organization which provides personalized respite services for families who are caring for a family member with a disability or chronic health condition. Wesway offers a dynamic team-oriented work environment, and we are currently seeking applicants for the following position:

RESPITE WORKER

With experience caring for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Starting Wage Range: $20.30 – $21.81 plus $3.00 premium per hour

(Plus 17.5% in lieu of benefits, and paid personal time after 1yr of service)

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Occupation Type: Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Total Positions: 5

Wage: $20.30 - $21.81 hr plus $3.00 hr premium

Hours/Week: 16

Days of Work: Fri, Sat, Sun

Closing Date / Apply By: 11/18/2024

Start Date: n/a

Duties: Wesway is seeking Respite Workers to provide support to participants in our Respite Home Service, serving primarily children. The Respite Workers are responsible to:

• Carry out all duties usually performed by the primary caregiver in relation to the day-to-day support of the participant. Participants are children who have a wide range of physical, developmental and/or cognitive challenges. These individuals have a variety of unique support needs including, but not limited to, tube feeding, personal care, catheterization, lift and transfer support, medication, diabetic care, etc.
• Plan and carry out both home and community-based recreational and leisure activities which are geared to the unique strengths, needs, and preferences of all participants.
• Perform all duties required to support the day-to-day operation of the Respite Home Service (e.g., meal planning and preparation, laundry, house cleaning, shopping, management of petty cash, documentation).

Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting people with significant care needs/disabilities.
• Previous experience supporting multiple participants within a team environment is an asset.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with responsive behaviours.
• Proven skills in developing and planning recreational activities specific to the needs of individuals. Commitment to full community participation for people with disabilities.
• Comfortable supporting individuals with personal care.
• Able to do lifts and transfers safely, as per Wesway’s policies.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Able to problem solve and work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, upon request, Wesway provides accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

We thank you for your interest in Wesway. However, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours of Work and Availability Preference:

Regular weekend work from Friday to Sunday. Occasional weekday work. Shifts occur on a regular rotational basis. Must be available for a full range of 8-hour shifts (days, evenings, and midnights). Rotations are subject to change based on the Respite Home Vacancy Management Process and based on the needs of the employer.

Interested individuals are invited to complete an application form located on our website and submit a resume and cover letter quoting competition #RW-EX40 to [e-mail] by Monday, November 18, 2024.