Job Description

Child Respite Support Aide

Currently we have a full-time position supporting a child with developmental disabilities.

The Company:

Parkland C.L.A.S.S. is a community-based organization, focused on increasing the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights. We support over 380 Individuals in Central Alberta.

The Position:

This is a unique position. All hours are to be completed in your home to give the family a break. You must pass a home safety check completed by the CSHP Coordinator. None smoking home/vehicle. No smoking in the home/vehicle even when the child is not there. The child vomits up feed and would be best served in a home with no carpet. Child/foster family is not responsible for cleaning expenses. Up to $100 to be reimbursed for mileage. Must be able to attend medical appointments with the Foster Parent if scheduled on shift. Child is 1.5 years old and lives in Blackfalds.

Required Duties:

Bathing, Community Outings - daily, Feeding, Incontinence Support, Lifting <22 lbs, Medication Administration, Personal Hygiene, Gtube feeds, suctioning, medication administration

Assets:

Experience with G-Tube Feeding, Indigenous Culture, Non-Verbal Communication, Seizures, Visual Impairment, Quadriplegic, Dystonic Tremor

Hourly wage:

$18.60 - $19.95


Schedule: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

The Requirements:

Completion of Grade 12 or General Equivalency Diploma


1-year experience in a related field of Human Service


Acceptable Police Information Check & Child Intervention Check


Class 5 driver's license and own vehicle (with valid insurance & registration) with Acceptable Driver's Abstract

Why Apply?

Contribute to the community Gain understanding of cultural, developmental and physical differences Join a group of welcoming, passionate, and results driven people Foundations training provided at no cost to employees Excellent learning environment

Please submit a cover letter & resume quoting competition: #8250CPKN


We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.