Respite Worker – with experience caring for children with developmental disabilities

Wesway is growing! Wesway is a local, non-profit organization which provides personalized respite services for families who are caring for a family member with a disability or chronic health condition. Wesway offers a dynamic team-oriented work environment, and we are currently seeking applicants for the following position:

RESPITE WORKER

With experience caring for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Starting Wage Range: $20.30 – $21.81 plus $3.00 premium per hour

(Plus 17.5% in lieu of benefits, and paid personal time after 1yr of service)

Position Description:

Wesway is seeking Respite Workers to provide support to participants in our Respite Home Service, serving primarily children. The Respite Workers are responsible to:

Carry out all duties usually performed by the primary caregiver in relation to the day-to-day support of the participant. Participants are children who have a wide range of physical, developmental and/or cognitive challenges. These individuals have a variety of unique support needs including, but not limited to, tube feeding, personal care, catheterization, lift and transfer support, medication, diabetic care, etc.
Plan and carry out both home and community-based recreational and leisure activities which are geared to the unique strengths, needs, and preferences of all participants.
Perform all duties required to support the day-to-day operation of the Respite Home Service (e.g., meal planning and preparation, laundry, house cleaning, shopping, management of petty cash, documentation).

Qualifications:

Previous experience supporting people with significant care needs/disabilities.
Previous experience supporting multiple participants within a team environment is an asset.
Previous experience supporting individuals with responsive behaviours.
Proven skills in developing and planning recreational activities specific to the needs of individuals. Commitment to full community participation for people with disabilities.
Comfortable supporting individuals with personal care.
Able to do lifts and transfers safely, as per Wesway’s policies.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Able to problem solve and work effectively in a complex, fast paced environment.

Hours of Work and Availability Preference:

Regular weekend work from Friday to Sunday. Occasional weekday work. Shifts occur on a regular rotational basis. Must be available for a full range of 8-hour shifts (days, evenings, and midnights).

Rotations are subject to change based on the Respite Home Vacancy

Management Process and based on the needs of the employer.

Interested individuals are invited to complete an application form located on our website and submit a resume and cover letter quoting competition #RW-EX40 to recruitment@wesway.com by Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, upon request, Wesway provides accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request.

We thank you for your interest in Wesway. However, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.