Do you have experience working as either a DSW (Certificate), CYW (Certificate), EA (Intensive support classroom experience an asset), ECE or respite worker (minimum 2 years experience)?

3 part time positions available up to 20 hours a week. Days, Evenings, Overnights and Weekends. Biweekly Weekends Required.

Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate more “campers” until we hire 3 more individuals.
If you are a good fit for RCC or know someone else who might be;

email your CV to skp@respitenursesagency.com

Job title:  Specialized Respite Worker

Location: 190 Church St, Garson (in our Centre)

Pay wage: $18.00 - $23.00 + premiums (when applicable)

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About us:

The Respite Care Centre is an inclusive space that caters to all children and their diverse needs.  We specialize in short-term respite relief and support for disabled and Autistic children, youth and young adults. We offer respite day camps, specialized programs and events, overnight stays (24/7) in the Centre. We also offer in-home services.   We are looking for patient and caring individuals with 2 years experience working with children who want to redefine what respite should be.

Benefits/extras include: 

• Shift premium(s) & kilo meter expense (when applicable)

• Flexible work life balance

Specialized Respite Worker Duties (include but are not limited to):  

• 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 behaviors 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

Qualifications/Criteria: 

• Experience working as either a DSW (Certificate), CYW (Certificate), EA (Intensive support classroom experience an asset), ECE or respite worker (minimum 2 years experience)

• Valid driver’s license 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)