Part Time Respite Worker

3 months ago


Halifax, Canada Burke-Reid Family Full time

**Job Summary**
We are seeking 1 or 2 Part Time Respite Providers to work in the home and community to support a young adult man living with autism. He is a kind and gentle giant who also lives with anxiety and ADHD. He is highly intelligent, and has a keen interest in creating magical universes through writing. He is also very enthusiastic about Magic the Gathering. His maturity is that of a 13-year-old.

This position comes with a high level of flexibility, and is ideal for individuals working around family or educational schedules.

**Responsibilities**
- Working one on one to facilitate quality of life enriching activities, primarily recreational in nature. They may include going to the library, visiting sites in the Halifax area, doing archery or mini golf, bowling, attending a fitness class at venues like the Canada Games Centre, visiting shops that sell gaming cards or host games, etc.
- Being a coach to bake cookies or something similar.
- Reinforcing the need for personal hygiene and self care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Researching and planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and best practices in home care settings.

**Skills**
- Kindness and patience
- Ability to listen and engage
- Understanding of autism, neurodevelopmental issues and anxiety an asset. In the absence of such understanding, a willingness to learn.
- Proactive / well developed organizational skills.
- Strong communication and problem solving skills.
- Valid driving licence an asset, as is access to a vehicle. A car premium will be paid for workers who use their own vehicle.
- Ability to pass Criminal Records Checks or Vulnerable Person Checks.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person


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