Respite Service Facilitator

Position ID

RSF

Application Deadline

May 16, 2024

Employment Type

Permanent Part-Time 

Multiple schedules available:

• Mon, Tues (3-7:30pm) & Sat (8am-4pm) - MISS
• Tues, Thurs (3-7:30pm) & Sat (8am-4pm) - MISS
• Mon, Wed (3-7:30pm) & Sat (8am-4pm) - BRAM and MISS
• Mon, Thurs (3-7:30pm) & Sat (8am-4pm) - MISS
• Tues, Wed, Thurs (3-7:30pm) & Sat (8am-4pm) - BRAM

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Location

Brampton and Mississauga sites

Summary

ErinoakKids is currently seeking energetic Respite Service Facilitators to support children and young adults that are medically and/or behaviourally complex within respite services. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and work towards supporting clients as they participate in daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, implementing and evaluating activities of daily living for participants in the Respite Program;
• Engage in general client care including feeding, dressing and bathing;
• Work towards maximizing client independence in day to day activities;
• Promote participation in leisure activities and social skill development;
• Employ behavior management strategies as appropriate;
• Operate transfer and mobility equipment;
• Full support for diapering and toileting.

Qualifications

• Must have or be working towards Child & Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, Developmental Support Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Autism Behavioural Sciences (ABS) certificate or relevant education and/or experience;
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with physical and developmental disabilities is preferred;
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with medical needs such as seizures, tracheostomies and feeding tubes;
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviors;
• Experience with assisting individuals in personal care;
• Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an asset;
• Current C.P.R. and First Aid and CPI certificate is preferred;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, overnight and weekends;
• Enjoy working with children in a team atmosphere;
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

How To Apply

Please quote the job title in the subject line of your application. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police records check.
 

Please note that all prospective ErinoakKids employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full COVID-19 vaccination (two doses), as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as provided for pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.  If you are seeking to be accommodated, we kindly ask you to confidentially request accommodation through our Human Resources department. Any accommodation request must include the specific grounds (such as belief system or medically-supported disability) and related information which supports your request.

ErinoakKids is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. ErinoakKids will make accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@erinoakkids.ca quoting the position ID number in the subject line. We thank all candidates for their interest in joining ErinoakKids, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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