Respite Worker Urs

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking Respite Workers for a new and exciting program. This role will work out of Leeds, Grenville and occasionally Lanark.

**Position Summary**:
We are looking for dedicated, compassionate and reliable staff to provide support to children and young adults that may have complex mental health, medical, physical and/or developmental needs. Respite work may include days, evenings.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or Degree in one of the Social Sciences or related experience (or working towards) including Mental Health diploma or degree
- Extensive experience working with children/youth with complex needs. As well as experience providing respite within home and community settings.
- Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Provide a safe, fun and stimulating experience for individuals
- Work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Complete personal tasks as required such as medication administration
- Implementation of individualized goals and objectives including medical & behavior protocols.
- Flexibility in completion of job-related tasks

**HOW TO APPLY**:

- ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited organization providing health and community programs. ConnectWell Community Health is a HOOPP employer._

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Provide PPE

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-05