Permanent Casual positions available
Brampton site
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Summary:
ErinoakKids is currently seeking energetic Respite Service Facilitators to support children and young adults that are medically and/or behaviourally complex within respite services. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and work towards supporting clients as they participate in daily living activities.
Schedule Requirements:

• Must be available to work 5 shifts/month
  • 3 of these shifts must be a weekend shift (Friday 4:00pm to Monday 6:00am).
  • The other 2 shifts can be weekend shifts or weekday shifts.
• Shifts are typically:
  • 6:00am – 4:00pm (morning/day)
  • 8:00am – 4:00pm (morning/day)
  • 8:00am – 6:00pm (morning/day)
  • 4:00pm – midnight (evening)
  • 6:00pm – 6:00am (overnight)
  • Midnight – 8:00am (overnight)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, implementing and evaluating activities of daily living for participants in the Respite Program;
• Engage in general client care including feeding, dressing and bathing;
• Work towards maximizing client independence in day to day activities;
• Promote participation in leisure activities and social skill development;
• Employ behavior management strategies as appropriate;
• Operate transfer and mobility equipment;
• Full support for diapering and toileting.

Qualifications:

• Must have or be working towards Child & Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, Developmental Support Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Autism Behavioural Sciences (ABS) certificate or relevant education and/or experience;
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with physical and developmental disabilities is preferred;
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with medical needs such as seizures, tracheostomies and feeding tubes;
• Experience working with children and/or young adults with challenging behaviors;
• Experience with assisting individuals in personal care;
• Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an asset;
• Current C.P.R. and First Aid and CPI certificate is preferred;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, overnight and weekends;
• Enjoy working with children in a team atmosphere;
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Join us on our mission to make a difference and impact on the lives of children and youth with disabilities. Apply today to join the ErinoakKids team!
@Erinoakkids
The successful candidate will be required to complete a vulnerable sector search.
Please note that all prospective ErinoakKids employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full COVID-19 vaccination (two doses), as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment.

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