ConnectWell Community Health is seeking Respite Workers for Weekend Respite in our Respite Homes in Perth, Carleton Place and Smiths Falls.
Position Summary:
We are looking for dedicated, compassionate and reliable staff to provide support to children and adults that may have complex medical, physical and/or developmental needs as part of a team of support professionals. Services will be provided within our Respite homes.
Respite is provided Friday at 3pm to Sunday at 3pm inclusive, every 2nd weekend. There is potential for this position to be permanent.
Qualifications:
• Diploma or Degree in one of the Social Sciences or related experience (or working towards)
• Experience in working with children/youth & adults with special needs. As well as experience working within a respite/share environment
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Provide a safe, fun and stimulating experience for individuals
• Work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Complete personal tasks as required such as feeding, bathing and medication administration
• Implementation of individualized goals and objectives including medical & behavior protocols.
• Complete housekeeping & meal prep tasks
• Flexibility in completion of job related tasks
Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Program Coordinator.
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 vaccination.
HOW TO APPLY:
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 ccrampton@connectwell.ca
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 Chelsea Ballinger 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.
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 vaccination.
ConnectWell Respite Worker Job Description