WAH (Wait-At-Home) Respite Worker ID: 65405

Deadline Date: 2021/03/31

Location:  Thunder Bay

Posting Date:

2020/12/10

City:

 Thunder Bay

Province:

 

Address:

 

Start Date:

 2020/12/17

Type:

 Contract

Hours:

 32

Wage:

 16.32-20.54

Number of positions:

  10

Days of work:

 Varied

Occupation:

 Health

Duties:

• Carry out all duties usually performed by the primary caregiver in relation to the day-to-day care needs of the participants. Participants are adults and seniors who have a wide range of physical, developmental and/or cognitive challenges. (e.g. complex medical needs, Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia, etc.). These individuals have a variety of unique support needs including but are not limited to: tube feeding, personal care, catheterization, lift and transfer support, medication, diabetic care, etc.
• Plan and carry out home based recreational and leisure activities which are geared to the unique strengths, needs, and preferences of all participants
• Perform all duties required to support the day-to-day operation of the Respite Home Service (e.g. meal planning and preparation, laundry, house cleaning, shopping, management of petty cash, documentation, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting adults and seniors with a wide variety physical, developmental and/or cognitive challenges. (e.g. complex medical needs, Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia, etc.).
• Previous experience supporting multiple participants within a team environment is an asset
• Previous experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours
• Proven skills in developing and planning recreational activities specific to the needs of individuals
• Comfortable supporting individuals with personal care
• Able to do lifts and transfers
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Able to problem solve and work in a complex, fast paced environment

Misc.:

Shifts are 7 days per week on a rotational basis. Must be available for a full range of 8-hour shifts (days, evenings, and midnights). All shifts are “awake” shifts. Rotation is subject to change based on the Wait-at Home (WAH) requirements and the needs of the employer.

Closing Date/Apply by:

2021/03/31

How To Apply:

Please submit your letter of interest outlining your ability, experience, qualifications and availability to recruitment@wesway.com