Wesway (Respite Services) are hiring Direct Respite Providers! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Respiteservices.com is an online database of pre-screened Direct Respite Providers looking to provide support to families of individuals with a special need/chronic health condition.
Direct Respite Providers work directly for families, either as an independent contractor or as an employee of the family. Respite Providers organize their schedule with families, at a time and in a way that works best for everyone.
Employer Name: Wesway (Respite Services)
City: Kenora
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: P9N 1S8
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
Phone: 807-625-6677
Email: sgraham@wesway.com
Hours of Work: Part-Time/Casual (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Overnights, Summer)
Job Type: Part-Time
Wages: To be negotiated with the family
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting: Respiteservices.com is looking for Direct Respite Providers to provide social, recreational, and personal support to children, adults and seniors with a special need/chronic health condition in the Kenora / Rainy River Districts (Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, and all surrounding areas) while giving family caregivers a much-needed break from their caregiving duties. This support can be provided in the family home or in the community.
Direct Respite Providers come from a variety of backgrounds with a variety of skills and experience levels. They are self-motivated, committed to inclusion, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of the people they serve.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
- Experience and/or education supporting individuals with a special need/chronic health condition
- Good working knowledge of community resources/programming for individuals with special needs
- First Aid + CPR certificate and access to a vehicle is an asset
- Some college/university (preferred)
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
Successful applicants will be granted an interview and must:
- Provide three work/volunteer-related references
- Consent to and provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Attend a Direct Respite Provider Information Session
Upon completion of these steps, a Direct Funding Coordinator will provide support to facilitate matches between Direct Respite Providers and families. Training and supervision is provided by the family.
The first step for becoming a Direct Respite Provider involves setting up a profile on respiteservices.com/supportyourway.ca.
To do this,
- Visit www.respiteservices.com or supportyourway.ca
- Under ‘Select Your Community’, choose ‘Ontario’ and ‘Kenora/Rainy River’ and click either English or French to proceed
- From the menu on the left-hand side of the next screen, choose ‘Direct Respite Provider Application’
- Scroll towards the bottom and click Online Respite Provider Application and select the Kenora / Rainy River community
- From here you will complete your profile information
- Please be as specific and thorough as possible. This profile is used to demonstrate your skills to potential families
If successful in the screening process, a Coordinator will contact you for an interview. Should you be successful, they will activate your profile with a username and password so that you may manage your profile going forward.
Please contact Sydney Graham at sgraham@wesway.com or 807-625-6677 with any questions or issues you may have.
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