Respite Support Worker- 24 hour
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Support Worker/ Caregiver/ Respite
We’re looking for compassionate, dependable, experienced Support Workers to support children and young adults ages 2–17.
Looking to hire for a 24-hour care role a couple of times a week in North Edmonton
Duties vary depending on each client’s needs.
- Provide respite care and daily support.
- Follow each client’s care plan.
- Administer medication as directed.
- Prepare meals that meet dietary needs.
- Assist with mobility and transfers.
- Support G-tube care when required.
- Offer companionship and encouragement.
- Plan fun, age-appropriate activities.
- Community outings
- Encourage independence and confidence.
- Provide attentive supervision.
- Keep the client’s environment safe and tidy.
- Share important updates with families.
- Report changes in health or behaviour.
- Respect each client’s privacy and dignity.
- Physical ability to lift and assist with mobility, as required
Valid First Aid certification
Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check
CFS Intervention Check
Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
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Responsibilities
Provide respite care and daily support to children and young adults, following individual care plans and assisting with medication, meals, mobility, and G-tube care when needed. Offer companionship, plan age-appropriate activities and outings, maintain a safe environment, communicate updates to families, and report changes in health or behaviour.
Requirements
Candidates must have valid First Aid certification, a recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check, a CFS Intervention Check, a valid driver’s licence, and reliable transportation. They must be legally authorized to work in Canada without current or future sponsorship, live locally in Edmonton or the surrounding area, and be physically able to assist with lifting and mobility as required.
Skills
- Respite Care
- Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- G-Tube Care
- Companionship
- Activity Planning
- Community Outings
- Client Supervision
- Family Communication
- Health and Behaviour Reporting
- First Aid
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- CFS Intervention Check
- Valid Driver’s Licence
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Respite Care
- Support Worker
- Caregiver
- Children and Young Adults
- Care Plans
- Medication Administration
- Dietary Needs
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Transfers
- G-Tube Care
- Companionship
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Community Outings
- Independence
- Supervision
- Safe Environment
- Family Communication
- Health and Behaviour Reporting
- Privacy and Dignity
- First Aid Certification
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- CFS Intervention Check
- Driver’s Licence
- Reliable Transportation