Residential Dept

Residential - Respite Contractor (Accessible Home)
Why work for New Age Services?
We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing training and developmental opportunities, competitive wages and benefits. We value diversity and believe it makes us stronger - the equal representation of human differences and equal opportunity for growth, advancement, and reward. Our six core values inform how we think, behave, speak, and make decisions day to day.
Advocacy - We advocate passionately for those who are unable to speak up fully for themselves
Results - We set a standard of high performance
Caring - We go the extra mile to build caring and meaningful relationships
Empower - We empower employees to take initiatives
Ownership - We expect everyone to take ownership and share the workload
Learning - We welcome new ways of thinking and better ways of acting
**What to expect in the role**:
**Schedule & Pay**:
The position offers a rate of maximum $ 654 monthly bases. The schedule of respite every other weekend (two days)
**Home Environment**:
Your home can be located anywhere throughout the city as long as it is wheel chair accessible. The Supportive Roommate also has adaptable equipment that can be shared with the respite provider such as a commode, and a mobile ramp (that will work for up to two steps)
**Minimum Requirements**:

- Minimum of a Diploma or Certificate in the Human Services field or Disability Sector
- Must have valid class 5 drivers license and a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance
- Must know to swim
- Provide Home insurance and Commercial Liability insurance
- One to two years relevant experience in the human services field
- Intermediate in computer skills
- Minimum required training in Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A
- Willing to make appropriate modifications for the individual’s access requirements in the home
- Home visit & assessment required

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Previous experience working with seniors would be an asset
- Previously trained in and have experience with medication administration
- Other current and relevant trainings such as Non-violent Crises Intervention, Abuse Prevention Response Protocol, Positive Behavior Supports, etc.
- Additional training requirements may include Mental Health First Aid

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy New Age Services Inc. (NAS Inc.) is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its staff and of all individuals who enter its workplace. COVID-19 is a respiratory viral infection that has infected millions of individuals across the globe, including Canada. Proof of full vaccination (two doses plus any additional boosters, as required) will be mandatory for all NAS Inc. staff.