Respite Support Worker

Support Worker / Caregiver

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

Multiple roles are available, with a range of schedules:

***Evening and weekend shifts
***Before- and/or after-school care
***Full-day care on professional development days and school breaks

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

To apply directly to a specific job, please check out our other job posts on our career page:

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