Respite Disability Services Worker, Casual

Overview

Respite Disability Services Worker, Casual role at Taproot Community Support Services. Taproot is a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends. Taproot is a Certified B Corporation delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts. Our 700-plus employee-owners live by five values and deliver more than 125 community-based services each year, walking alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities.

Respite Care is designed to help families and caregivers take a break from daily care responsibilities. It helps prevent or delay costly out-of-home placements and keeps families safe and stable.

Respite care involves supporting an active male with challenging behaviors to help him succeed within his home community. The respite care takes place in the person’s home in Slave Lake, Alberta. The role reports to the Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with household chores, life skills, and personal hygiene (if needed).
• Provide supports as per the individual’s care plan.
• Provide immediate support in crisis situations and use de-escalation techniques to address behaviours.
• Administer medication and perform first aid if necessary.
• Maintain objective daily reports and document notes and observations using the computer program.
• A complete and detailed list of key responsibilities can be provided at the time of interview.
• Before confirmation of employment, provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter (checks vary by province and sector; details will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team).

Qualifications

Scheduling

No guaranteed weekly hours or schedule. Availability for shifts such as 1700 Friday through 0900 Monday or 1700-0900 weekdays (16 hours). Casual / On Call to provide respite and cover for staff illness, LOA, vacation, etc., in this 24-hour / 7-day program.

What Taproot Does / Benefits

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit taproot.ca.

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