Specialized Respite Worker

Respite Care Centre; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respite care service provider in Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Specialized Respite Worker to support children and young adults with disabilities. Responsibilities include providing in-home and centre-based care, assisting with personal needs, and fostering social development. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience working with children. A valid driver's license and a clean CPIC check are required for the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with children.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Clean CPIC with vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and in-centre respite care to children and young adults.
• Support complex needs and behaviours with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist clients in social interactions and personal care.

Skills

Experience with children

Advanced communication skills

Ability to handle complex situations

Education

DSW Certificate

CYC Certificate

RECE Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑home and in‑centre respite care to children, teens and young adults aged 0‑30 who are autistic, have Down syndrome and/or a variety of other developmental and physical disabilities.
• Support and manage diverse needs and difficult behaviours and/or complex situations with the support of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in and assist clients in sensory play, communication and social interactions.
• Provide 1:1, 2:1 or 1:3 support for clients in home, at our centre and at community partnership events and ensure a positive impact on your clients mental, emotional, spiritual and/or physical well‑being and social development.
• Support client’s personal care needs including eating, dressing and toileting (diaper changes).
• Required to be able to meet all physical and mental demands involved in the client’s care (lifting, bending, repetitive tasks, and high emotional situations etc.).
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with families and clients.
• Maintain an environment that protects and prioritizes the health and safety of the client and fellow team members.

Qualifications

• Experience working as either a DSW (Certificate), CYC (Certificate), EA (Intensive support classroom experience an asset), RECE or respite worker (minimum 2 years experience with children).
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English, French an asset.
• Clean CPIC with vulnerable sector check within the last 6 months (Mandatory and at candidates’ expense).

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to [e-mail] and quoting ‘Specialized Respite Worker’ in the subject line.