Role overview

Support Worker/ Caregiver

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 requires an open and flexible individual willing to work closely with a family in need.

May include Day shifts, evening, weekend, and overnight care in the family's home.

Candidates must have experience working with teens facing mental health challenges, including high-risk situations, trauma-informed care, and effective support strategies. Additionally, staff should be engaging, fun, attentive, and able to stay off electronics during their shifts. This is not a position for someone who sits back and observes; you must be proactive and actively involved in supporting this child.

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