Respite Provider

Company Name: VECOVA

Position: Respite Provider Location of job: Okotoks

Job summary:

THE OPPORTUNITY – RESPITE PROVIDER – High River/Okotoks

Provides high quality services and supports to clients that is consistent with Vecova’s Statement of Values, Guiding Principles and Confidentiality.

Home specific requirements – must include a furnished, private bedroom for consumer and shared space within the home available to provide respite housing supports

Pictures and/or description of the home, specifically the private bedroom that would be used for the respite consumer (including the size and egress measurements of the windows in the bedroom) should be included with

This position requires candidates to provide respite in the candidate’s home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Respite housing support in your residence 1 or 2 weekends (2/4 x 24 hour periods) per month to a consumer with a disability and mental health support requirements with an emphasis on residential and community based activities
• Establish and build a professional relationship with client
• Facilitate and support the client to;
  1. recognize and develop safety skills including how to respond to emergency situations
  2. develop good health practices which include assisting in all aspects of personal care, hygiene, bathing, and mobility support
  3. recognize and respond to health care needs which may require attendance at medical appointments or liaison with health care professionals
• Promote and participate in leisure activities, obtain and utilize transportation
• Develop and/or maintain a support (social) network and a personally rewarding and satisfying lifestyle
• Assist with budget, bank and manage personal finances as required
• Provide all meals and snacks during the respite period and administer medications, if required.

Qualifications:

• Diploma and/or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Rehabilitation, Disability Studies or a related social science
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• Demonstrate effective listening skills (verbal, non-verbal)
• Demonstrate professional documentation skills
• Use effective communication methods and techniques (e.g., voice mail, email)
• Demonstrates problem solving, caring, compassion and understanding while at the same time aware of professional boundaries
• Confidentiality with handling highly sensitive and confidential information

What we (company) offer:

• Health Benefit
• Vacation Pay
• Flexible Hours

Hours: Monday to Friday ☐                  Evenings/Weekends ☒       Shift ☐              Flexible ☐

Permanent Full-time ☐             Permanent Part-time ☐            Seasonal ☐       Casual ☐

Wage/ Salary: $192.50 per day

To Apply send resume and cover letter to: View email address on mcgcareers.com

Competition closing date: Ongoing Start Date: ASAP