Respite - Full time Grande Prairie

Job summary

Provide compassionate respite care and support for children and young adults aged 2-17 with daily activities. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with mobility and G-tubes, and planning engaging activities.

Job details

Support Worker Passionate about providing compassionate care? Join our team as a Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults aged 2-17. This role involves full-time weekdays. Candidates must have a valid NVCI or MANDT certification and experience working with older children exhibiting high-risk or challenging behaviors. Responsibilities: Provide respite care and support with daily activities Administer medications as instructed Prepare meals meeting dietary needs Assist with mobility, transfers, and G-tubes Offer companionship and plan engaging activities Perform light housekeeping Qualifications: Experience in caregiving Knowledge of medication procedures Physical ability to lift and assist Strong communication and caring attitude Confidentiality commitment Requirements: Valid First Aid Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check CFS Intervention Check Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What you’ll do

Provide compassionate respite care and support for children and young adults aged 2-17 with daily activities. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with mobility and G-tubes, and planning engaging activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have NVCI or MANDT certification and experience with high-risk behaviors in older children. Required documentation includes a valid driver's license, First Aid, and Police Vulnerable Sector and CFS Intervention checks.

Listed skills

• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respite Care
• Medication Administration
• Behavioral Management
• G-tube Assistance
• Patient Mobility
• Meal Preparation
• Housekeeping
• Communication
• Compassionate Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare