Job Description

Must have a valid

class 5 driver's license & own vehicle

and be willing to transport participants in vehicle

Are you looking for a position in a field where you can make a difference in your community and contribute positively in the lives of people who have disabilities?

Who Are We?

Community Respite Service Inc. supports the caregivers and parents of children and adults with disabilities, by giving them much deserved breaks.

What We Offer:

A rewarding job working with people who have physical and intellectual disabilities.

Make meaningful connections with people in your community. Full time hours over the summer months and Part time, flexible hours (a mix of days, evenings and weekends available, varying shift lengths) Great job for students, those needing a second job or returning to the work force Mileage reimbursement Benefits available after working an average of 20hrs a week for 6 months. Supportive and positive work environment Worker appreciation gifts and events On-going training provided to build skills

About The Job

Respite support workers provide respite in the participants family home or taking the participant to activities in the community.

Duties may include (but are not limited to): Personal care, feeding, transferring, dressing, bathing, changing, toileting, assisting participants with life skills (cooking, cleaning, shopping), engaging in recreational activities with the participant, taking participant to activities in the community and managing challenging behaviours.

What Are We Looking For?

Requirements:

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check (no more than 3 months old) are required before interviews.

Must be 18 years of age or older Must willing to travel to different areas of the city Driver's License & Vehicle Must be able to speak, read & write English effectively Must have experience with violent/aggressive behaviours Due to working with a population that have vulnerable health conditions worker's must provide proof of Vaccination Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is an asset Experience working with individuals with high needs and personal care an asset Experience with lifting & transferring with hoyer lift will be an asset
Skills:

Be able to perform The Key Areas of Responsibility:

Participant well-being Reliability Flexibility Independent problem solving Administrative responsibilities Communication/planning
Experience:

Experience preferred but not required (

Starting wage dependent on education & experience

)

Working, volunteering or personal experience with people with Disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury) Education in Disability and Community Support Program, Educational Assistant, Special Needs Child Care, Health Care Aide or related field
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

https://www.communityrespiteservice.ca/wp/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25-$19.25 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

4 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Do you have a vehicle that you are willing to use while on respite shifts to transport participants? (mileage will be reimbursed) Are you willing to travel to different areas of the city? Are you available to work a mix of days, evenings & weekends? Do you have experience working with vulnerable people who have high needs that can be aggressive?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person