Respite Worker

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking a full time, contract Respite Worker to work in our Adult Day Service & Respite Home Program to begin February 2024 until November 2024. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package and HOOPP.

**Position Summary**:
Duties include providing direct care support to individuals with complex medical, physical and developmental needs as part of a team of support professionals. This role is predominately supporting our client needs Monday to Friday, but there can be an occasional need to fill time outside of the standard work week hours.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or Degree in one of the Social Sciences or Health related field or combined education & experience
- Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
- Substantial and proven experience in working with adults with special needs. As well as experience working within day program and respite/share care environments.
- Work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Function as part of a support team for residential & Share Care respite programs
- Provide personal tasks as required for individuals being supported
- Implementation of individualized goals and objectives including medical & behavior protocols.
- Flexibility in completion of job related tasks

For a complete job description please see our website Connectwell.ca

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Salary**: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence, no public transportation avialable (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-08