Wesway (Respite Services) are hiring Direct Respite Providers! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Employer Name: Wesway (Respite Services)
City: Kenora
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: P9N 1S8
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
Email: sgraham@wesway.com
Hours of Work: Part-Time/Casual/Flexible (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Overnights, Summer)
Job Type: Part-Time
Wages: To be negotiated with the family
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
Seeking Direct Respite Providers to provide social, recreational, and personal support to children, adults, and seniors with a special need/chronic health condition in the city of Thunder Bay & District and the Kenora/Rainy River region. This support provides family caregivers a much-needed break from their caregiving duties and can be provided in the family home or out 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.
Wesway holds a 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 with families, either as an independent contractor or as an employee of the family. (Not an employee of Wesway) Respite Providers organize their schedule with families, at a time and in a way that works best for everyone.
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:
Please send Cover Letter and Resume to sgraham@wesway.com.
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 Coordinator will provide support to facilitate matches between Direct Respite Providers and families. Training and supervision provided by the family.
To learn more, reach out to the Resource Development Coordinator at sgraham@wesway.com, or 807-625-6677.
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