Respite Workers – Ongoing Need

Do you have an interest in supporting children and adults that have a physical, intellectual or developmental need?

Are you caring, compassionate and reliable?

ConnectWell Community Health – Respite Services is looking for you!

We provide respite services to individuals with special needs in the following ways:

• Day Programs
• Independent Respite Contractors
• Autism Programs
• Respite & Share Care Homes
• Summer Services
• Girls & Guys Social Night
• Zoom Programs and Support
• Youth Social Game Night
• Bus Trips

Why come work for us?

• Flexible schedules
• Promotion from within
• Invest in training of employees
• Movement within programs
• Employment Supports & Benefit Packages
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Competitive wages
• Most of all – WE CARE ABOUT OUR WORKERS!

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in one of the Social Sciences or health related fields or equivalent education & experience
• Valid First Aid & CPR level C
• Agency Specific Vulnerable Sector Screening Check
• Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination (2 doses)
• Access to a car with Valid Driver’s License & Insurance – 2 mill liability

Respite Services is committed to providing individualized, purposeful and safe support to those who are most vulnerable. We are very creative and resourceful in our services and programs. It is important to us that our staff are supported and respected as well.

Please join us in making a difference!

For more information or to submit a resume please contact Christine Crampton, Recruitment and Placement Coordinator at ccrampton@connectwell.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Applications should be sent to the attention of Christine Crampton, ccrampton@connectwell.ca.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening, which includes a criminal reference check and proof of COVID vaccinations (2 doses).

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact 613-257-7619 to let us know how we can assist you.

ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ConnectWell Respite Worker Job Description