Respite workers assist clients with self-care and recreational activities while providing updates to family members about the clients' conditions. They engage in skill-building activities and write progress notes regarding client objectives.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working with individuals with disabilities and possess qualities such as compassion, reliability, and sociability. First Aid Certification and an automobile license are preferred, along with required screening and insurance.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Contract

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Experience Working With Individuals Living With Disabilities
Outgoing
Sociable
Compassionate
Trustworthy
Patient
Reliable
First Aid Certification
Automobile Licence
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Professional Liability Insurance

Minimum pay

Maximum pay

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

HOUR

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Respite Worker
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Self-Care
Recreation Activities
Home Visits
Progress Notes
Child Abuse Reporting
Skill Building Activities
First Aid Certification
Automobile Licence
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Professional Liability Insurance
ABA Programs
Behaviour Consultation
Occupational Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology

Original job description

Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill part-time Respite Worker positions. Respite workers will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) in the children’s home.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with self-care and recreation activities.
Update client’s family members on condition of their loved ones and progress as necessary.
Make home visits to clients that have various diagnoses.
Provide respite care on a planned or emergency basis during the day, evenings or weekends.
Write progress notes regarding client objectives and goals.
Report all suspicions of child abuse or child endangerment.
Engage in recreational and skill building activities geared toward the clients’ interest(s).

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals living with disabilities.
Outgoing, sociable, and willing to take initiative.
Compassionate, trustworthy, patient, and reliable.
First Aid Certification: Preferred.
Automobile Licence: Preferred.

Vulnerable Sector Screening And Professional Liability Insurance Required.

About Side by Side ABA Therapy:

About us Side by Side Therapy offers the following services: Comprehensive ABA Programs Focused ABA Programs Parent/Caregiver Coaching Behaviour Consultation BCBA Mentorship and Supervision Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Social Skills Training For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. Comprehensive or focused ABA programs, behaviour consultations and parent coaching are available. We understand that Parents of children with autism or other special needs often have a very difficult time understanding their child’s challenging behaviour. We create specialized, function-based interventions that teach the skills necessary to reduce and replace these behaviours. As a result, the family achieves an improved quality of life.

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