Community-based respite provides support to families of Children and Youth with special needs either in the home of the individual or within the community.

Respite Care is supervisory care and support to an individual with the intent of providing rest and rejuvenation for the primary caregiver.

Respite visits generally are needed after school, evenings, and overnights or on a weekend basis and shifts are a minimum of three hours. However, a more flexible schedule can be designed to meet the needs of the family and caregiver availability. 

Skills & Attributes

Experience supporting children who have intellectual disabilities and education an asset.

Ability to provide care and supervision according to the care which meets the individual child’s needs at a private home, or within the community.

Responsible, caring, enthusiastic, and energetic

Speaks English, or a multi cultural language

Respite Contractors 

Provide safe supervised care to individuals

Can work flexible hours, shifts are 4+ hours per week weekdays, evenings, or weekend day or evenings

Rate: $20.00 - 23.00 /hour

Opportunities for long term contracts

Contractor Requirements

Current Resume

Interview with Resource Coordinator

Criminal Record Check

Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate "C"

2 References

Medical Approval

Driver’s License, 2 million liability vehicle insurance, Drivers Abstract (car preferred, not required)

Must be 19 years of age or older and legally may work in Canada.