Support Provider Job Opportunities/Application

Support Providers promote active living for children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical disabilities in their own home or in the community, while providing parent relief. Providers registered with the Support Providers  Database are connected with families looking for support and relief.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, stimulating and recreational support both in the home and in the community
• Provide care and supervision according to the individuals needs
• Provide respite/support services as requested by the parent/guardian
• Network with community groups, facilitate inclusion and act as a positive role model
• Maintain communication with the Respite Coordinators

Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work with persons with disabilities
• Effective communication skills with both verbal and non-verbal populations
• Commitment to providing quality life experiences in home and in the community
• Experience providing care and support to persons with disabilities is an asset
• First Aid and CPR is an asset
• Minimum age of 18

Contracts:

• Variable hours (days, evenings, weekends, overnights, relief, summer)
• Part-time (posssibility of additional hours)

How to Become a Support Provider:

• Submit your resume and complete an application form
• Information session (set up by a Respite Coordinator)
• Provide a Police Reference Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening

If you are interesed in becoming a Support Worker, please complete a Worker Application: 

• To complete your application online please use:

 Online Worker Application

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  NOTE:  Your resume must accompany your Worker Application
  
  Mail to:
  Halton Support Services-respiteservices.com
  53 Bond Street
  Oakville, Ontario
  L6K 1L8 
  FAX  # 905 849-6980
  
  Your Provider Application and resume will be reviewed by a Respite Coordinator.  Suitable applicants will be contacted for an information session.
  
  For more information contact a Respite Coordinator at 905 844-7864x333 or email hssrespite@cwsds.ca