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Join Our Team as a Respite Worker - Home Support!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for helping those in need? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Respite Worker - Home Support with a dedicated private household in beautiful St. John's, NL. This is an exciting opportunity to provide essential support to individuals with mental health disabilities and school-age children.
About the Role
As a Respite Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Administering bedside and personal care
- Assisting clients with bathing and personal hygiene
- Encouraging regular exercise, such as walking
- Performing light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Providing companionship and emotional support
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:
Education
- No degree, certificate, or diploma required
Experience
- 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience
Certificates and Licenses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Certificate of Conduct
Work Environment
- Non-smoking environment
- Work in the employer's/client's home
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Physical Capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Ability to work under pressure
Target Audience
This role focuses on supporting:
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- School-age children (6 - 12 years)
Work Conditions
This is a seasonal position with 15 hours per week of work. The primary language of work is English.
Benefits
We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary of $17.05 hourly
- Free parking available
- Subsidized public transportation
- Team building opportunities
Support for Persons with Disabilities
We are committed to inclusivity and participate in government and community programs that support persons with disabilities.
Screening Questions
As part of the application process, you will be asked the following questions:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and make a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply for the Respite Worker - Home Support position today!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.