Sagkeeng Child and Family Servcices is seeking casual Respite Workers for our dynamic and growing organization. As a Respite Worker you will enjoy working a flexible schedule in a rewarding position.

Are you looking for an opportunity to help children and families in either a small or huge way? Are you looking to gain experience to further enhance your social services experience? Whether it is reuniting families or attending cultural activities with families, Sagkeeng Child & Family Services may have that opportunity for you!

Sagkeeng Child and Family Services, we believe that respite care is an essential part of the overall support to families and our Respite Workers will provide care and supervision according to individual childs needs. As a Respite Worker you will provide support in activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and dressing, as well as providing learning opportunities
and behavioral support with the childs participation in events and activities. Respite Workers at our centres provide a calm and secure environment for staff to support the child during respitecare.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to provide care and supervision according to the care plan which meets the
  individual childs needs at a private home, community and/or centre.
• Ability to provide support with activities of daily living such as toileting, diapering,
  dressing and feeding children of all ages.
• Ability to provide learning opportunities and behavioural support.
• Applicants will be flexible and responsive and should have experience working with or
  caring for children.
• Experience with behavior management strategies and experience working with
  disabilities/ special needs is a definite asset.
• Applicants must have a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector, a child abuse registry
  check and First Aid & Level-C CPR.
• Applicants must possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be available for day and evening shifts, Monday through Saturday.