Quest Care and Recreation Staff

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Quest School Full time

Calgary Quest Children’s Society has been a leader in special education within Calgary and the surrounding communities for over 40 years. We currently serve our children and young people in three service areas:

- Quest School: a K-12 school providing tailored education for students with exceptional needs
- Centre for Opportunity: a program for young adults working towards greater independence
- Care and Recreation: Before and After School Care, PD day/ School Holiday respite, and Quest

Adventure Camp

At Quest Care and Recreation, you have the opportunity to change the lives of students aged 6-19 with disabilities by acting as a mentor, caregiver, and role model. Care and Recreation Staff support the Before and After School Care program, and respite care on all Quest School PD Days, and school holidays such as Christmas and Spring breaks. Care and Recreation staff also have the opportunity to work at Quest Adventure Camp through the summer.
- **Overview of the Position**:_

This position involves assisting school children living with developmental disabilities in multi-disciplinary activities and games, as well as assisting children with daily life needs and personal care and supporting their developmental goals. We create an inclusive, caring environment for students of ALL ability levels.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Keep students safe at all times
- Support all aspects of camper well-being: physical, social, emotional, and developmental
- Maintain constant vigilance in supervision of assigned campers
- Facilitate multi-disciplinary child-led activities and model enthusiastic participation
- Work as part of the team and collaborate with colleagues, program manager, and school classroom and administrative staff
- Provide morning and afternoon snacks
- Responsible for all preparation, activity set up and clean up
- Perform regular cleaning and sanitizing duties in adherence with provincial health and safety guidelines
- Work with students with diverse communication abilities, including non-verbal campers and those using communication devices
- Manage crisis situations effectively and document all incidents
- Demonstrate responsibility with confidential and sensitive information
- Follow training to support campers with additional medical and personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and diaper changing
- Demonstrate professional conduct with colleagues, students, parents, and members of the public as a representative of Quest

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum 18 years of age
- Completed High School Diploma
- Caring, friendly, fun, patient and enthusiastic personality
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Commitment to providing an exceptional child-care experience for students of a wide range of ages and ability levels
- Experience working with children or youth diagnosed with special needs between the ages of 6-19 years is an asset, but not required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Availability for split shifts on school days
- 6:45 to 9:00 am, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
- Availability for full days on PD days and school breaks
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
- Class 4 (commercial) driving license a strong asset, or willingness to obtain

**WORK HOURS AND COMPENSATION**:
Hours are Monday to Friday:
Before care shifts start at 6:45am to 9:00 am, after care shifts are from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

PD days and School break coverage will be an 8-10 hour shift between the hours of 6:45am to 6:00 pm

Shifts take place at both Quest School locations:
Spruce Cliff
- 3405 Spruce Dr. SW, Calgary

Sunalta
- 1817 10 Ave SW, Calgary

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:
Diversity and equity are core values at Quest Adventure Camp. We are dedicated to fostering a safe environment for all staff and campers regardless of socio-economic background, ethnicity, gender identity, race, and sexual orientation

Calgary Quest is looking to recruit a Care and Recreation staff who is passionate about the work we do
- Cover Letter that demonstrates your passion for our society, mission, vision, and values.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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