Respite Support Worker

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Position Purpose summary:   Respite Support Staff provide care for children, youth and adults with a diagnosed Intellectual disability.   Services include Centre-Based Respite, Residential Care, Summer Programs and Day Programs.   Accountabilities: Client Services: Responsible to ensure that needs of program participants are met i.e. physically, emotionally, medically, and behaviorally.  Contribute to the planning and facilitation of recreation & leisure activities and community outings (appropriate to age, skill level and interests) which provide opportunities to promote inclusion in the community. Advocate on the behalf of the program participants to promote health and well-being. Ensure that participants follow through on personal care routines and routines of daily living. Provide intervention for any behavioral challenges. Liaise with parents, caregivers, community partners as required.  May be responsible for transportation of participants in the program vehicles. Prepare and distribute meals, snacks/nourishments as outlined on the approved menu. Complete house maintenance duties as outlined under “shift responsibilities” as well as the organization and maintenance of property and program supplies.    Communication/Administration: Ensure proper recording in the daily log, shift change book, anecdotal recordings, incident reports, restraint forms, etc. Report any identified needs to team members, Respite Program Supervisor and/or on-call designate and parent/usual caregiver. Maintenance and updating of participant records and other program documentation.   Human Resources: Assume shift coordinator tasks as assigned.     Property: Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program.   Shift Coordinator Responsibilities: Note: When assigned shift coordinator responsibilities a per hour allowance will be provided. Responsible for dispensing medication and ensuring that all medication charting is completed in compliance with established agency policies. Required to complete safety checks, logbook recordings, intake and…