Neurodevelopmental Health Respite Worker

3 days ago

Ottawa ON, Ottawa Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Full-time

Support children and youth through neurodevelopmental health respite services at CHEO, using behaviour management and physical care skills in Renfrew. Work within a multidisciplinary team supporting complex needs.

As a Respite Worker, you will assist programming for clients attending Urgent Response Services and Extensive Needs Service respite. The work includes physical care, intervention strategies, safety supervision, and strengths-based support. You will communicate with staff, participants, and families while following Behaviour Analyst direction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and participate in assigned client program activities
  • Provide lifting, transferring, toileting, positioning, and feeding support
  • Manage challenging behaviour with multidisciplinary team guidance
  • Encourage positive behaviours and established client goals
  • Maintain client safety and program facility operations

Requirements:

  • Two-year Developmental Service Worker diploma or similar field
  • One year recent experience supporting children and youth with disabilities
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C Level C certification
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification and behaviour management knowledge
  • Valid driver's license, vehicle access, and Renfrew travel ability

Bring developmental service experience, behaviour management, and compassionate physical care to CHEO’s respite programs in Renfrew.

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