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Respite Care Provider (contract position)

  • As an independent contractor, the Respite Care Provider works in collaboration and under the direction of the Respite Care Coordinator and provides care for children and youth with developmental needs and/or a diagnosis of autism. Respite Care is provided in the community, the family’s home, or in the Respite Care provider’s own home and focuses on providing the family with a break while their child or youth receives social and recreational support. Respite care can range from a few hours to overnight and is provided in the Shuswap area, including Salmon Arm, Enderby, Sorrento, Sicamous, and other surrounding areas. This position can be flexible to suit the Shuswap area you prefer to work in.
  • Job Responsibilities

    Respite Care Provider Program Responsibilities

    • Provide respite care for children and youth in the community, in the family’s home, and/or, in your own home.
    • Using a family-centered approach, work with and take direction directly from the family. All care must be provided within the policies and procedures of the Respite Care Program and Shuswap Children’s Association.
    • Provide care as outlined in the respite care service plan provided by the Respite Care Coordinator.
    • Consult with the Respite Care Coordinator before any changes are made to the respite care service plan.
    • Communicate regularly with the Respite Care Coordinator.
    • Keep an organized and safe environment, including room organization and proper storage of materials and documents.

    Administrative Responsibilities

    • Provide monthly reports to the Respite Care Coordinator.
    • Provide a parent signed monthly invoice to the Respite Care Coordinator for hours worked.
    • Maintain client confidentiality and ensure the confidentiality of all client documents.
    • Attend and participate in Respite care team meetings, training sessions, and workshops as required.

    Education, Training, and Experience

    • Experience and/or education working with children and youth with support needs.
    • Education and/or experience working with families is considered an asset.
    • Non-violence crisis intervention or Mandt Training is considered an asset.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Enjoy playing and having fun with children and youth of all ages.
    • Comfortable helping children and youth with support needs with personal care if required.
    • Knowledge of and commitment to the principles and practices of family-centered care.
    • Ability to be sensitive to the needs of families, which change over time.
    • Have a non-judgmental, positive, and stereotype-free attitude toward persons with support needs and their families.
    • Understand and show respect for the diverse values and cultures of the families in the program.
    • Work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with other staff and families.
    • Good verbal communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Ability to take direction from supervisors and apply it to own work.
    • Calm and compassionate approach to working with children and youth with developmental differences and/or behavioural challenges.

    Requirements

    • Valid Class V BC driver’s license & clean driver’s abstract.
    • Must be able to provide own reliable transportation. Vehicle, vehicle insurance and vehicle mileage costs are included in the compensation package.
    • Are highly encouraged to purchase their own independent contractor workplace disability insurance coverage. Costs for the disability insurance are at the expense of the Respite Care provider and are included in the compensation package.
    • Successful completion of a criminal record screening.
    • A home study will take place when care is provided in the Respite Care Provider’s own home, which includes the successful completion of criminal record checks for everyone over the age of 19 living in the home.
    • Current First Aid Certification, including C.P.R.
    • Physical fitness to play and do activities with children and youth.
    • Punctuality and reliability.

    Hours of Work

    • This is a casual, part-time, flexible position, working Mondays to Sundays depending on the family needs and can include overnight shifts.
    • This program does operate on Pro-D days and during Spring and Summer Break.
    • This is an independent contract position and includes an hourly rate of $30/hour and an overnight flat rate of $345. Under this contract, Respite Care Providers are considered to be self-employed, and the compensation package includes payment for mileage and other expenses incurred during the provision of Respite services.

CURRENT JOB REQUIREMENT: Casual Part Time.  Monday to Sundays, 11.50 hrs/month.   Hourly Wage $30.00, Overnight Flat Rate $345

Send resumes to nwilson@nullshuswapchildrens.ca, Fax 250-833-0167, 240 Shuswap Street NE

Part time work, helping children with support needs in their inclusive childcare setting, without our support many children would not be able to attend childcare.

Program Assistants working for our Supported Child Development program helps children with extra support needs in inclusive childcare settings.  This position is best suited for reliable workers, who love working with children 3 to 6 years of age.

Qualifications:

  • Loving and patient
  • Experience working with children
  • Be able to play with children inside and outside

Qualifications that are an asset:

  • Early Childhood Education, Special Needs certification or training, Certified Education Assistant, Child Development training and experience

Personal Qualifications:

  • Current first aid, or willingness to complete training at first available opportunity
  • Criminal record check
  • Up to date immunization record (if applicable)

We operate with a family centred approach, which gives the needs of the family the highest priority in planning.

CURRENT JOB REQUIREMENT: Monday to Friday, Various day time hours available. Hourly Wage Range $20.04 to $24.15 per hour

Skills:

  • Work effectively with children, particularly those with extra support needs
  • Respect the philosophies of the inclusive childcare providers/programs
  • Good communication skills
  • Work as a team with childcare centre staff
  • Take direction and carry out program plans that are set up for the children without daily supervision

Send resumes to info@nullshuswapchildrens.ca, Fax 250-833-0167, 551 Trans-Canada Hwy

Train to become a Behaviour Interventionist

Our Behaviour Analyst trains you to become a Behaviour Interventionist to provide individual support to children in our Nest Positive Behaviour Program.

CURRENT JOB REQUIREMENT: On Call with the possibility of permanent part-time or full-time position; Flexible working a variety of daytime hours Monday to Friday.  To cover current BI’s on their sick and vacation days.  Our programs do run on Pro-D days and during Spring and Summer break.  Hourly Wage Range $20.04 to $24.15 per hour

Qualifications that are an asset:

  • Experience working with children or youth with support needs
  • Education and/or experience working with families and children
  • Education or training in the child/youth field
  • Experience working with computers

Personal Qualifications:

  • Current first aid (or be willing to take)
  • Criminal record check
  • Own transportation
  • Up-to-date vaccinations recommended

We operate with a family centred approach, which gives the needs of the family the highest priority in planning.

Send resumes to nwilson@nullshuswapchildrens.ca, Fax 250-833-0167

 

 

“We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age.”

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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