Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region was founded in 1981 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, as a way to build friendship and nurture community in Waterloo Region. As a local not-for-profit who serves nearly 2,000 adults and children with developmental and physical disabilities, EAFWR is committed to dignity, inclusion and belonging for all. Learn more about us and employment opportunities at www.eafwr.on.ca.
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Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region was founded in 1981 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, as a way to build friendship and nurture community in Waterloo Region. As a local not-for-profit who serves nearly 2,000 adults and children with developmental and physical disabilities, EAFWR is committed to dignity, inclusion and belonging for all.
Learn more about us and employment opportunities at www.eafwr.on.ca.
LinkedIn followers
1,126
People associated on LinkedIn
124
Reported office locations
91 Moore Ave, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3S4, CA
Business categories
Social
Communities
Non Profit
Personal Development
Family
Machinery Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Other recorded names
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region
Specialties
Inclusion
Person Centred Planning
Training
Special Services at Home
Passport
and Community Development
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0
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Industry
Individual and Family Services
Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Kitchener, Ontario
Organization type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1981
Specialties
InclusionPerson Centred PlanningTrainingSpecial Services at Home Passportand Community Development
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region has 9 open jobs in Canada as of November 7, 2026. Top locations: Kitchener.
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Candidates need a secondary school diploma, or some secondary school with related experience. Direct personal care experience may be required, and experience with developmental disabilities, mental health support or medical support is an asset.
Run errands on behalf of customers, Personal care, Mental health, Medication administration, Problem solving, Relationship building
Candidates need a secondary school diploma, or some secondary school with related experience. Experience supporting people with developmental or physical disabilities, and direct mental health support skills such as de-escalation, are assets. Candidates must be able to plan activities and travel throughout the Waterloo Region.
Run errands on behalf of customers, Mental health, Problem solving, Relationship building, Exercise self-control
Candidates need a secondary school diploma, or some secondary school with related experience. Experience with people with disabilities and direct mental health support are assets, along with the ability to plan activities and a private bedroom and accessible home.
Run errands on behalf of customers, Problem solving, Relationship building, Mental health, Exercise self-control
Candidates need a secondary school diploma or some secondary school with related experience, and experience supporting people with disabilities is an asset. They also need strong communication skills, the ability to support changing medical needs, a personal vehicle or access to transit across Waterloo Region, and one positive landlord reference.
Coaching, Personal care, Scheduling, Communication skills, SIL, Coordinate transportation
Candidates need a caring, dependable attitude, a reliable vehicle, and good problem-solving skills for changing situations. Experience with people with developmental disabilities is an asset, and a one-year minimum commitment is required. Preference goes to homes with at least one female caregiver.
Apple Safari, Problem solving, Personal care, Scheduling, Communication skills, Collaboration
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region needs a volunteer with a secondary school diploma, or some secondary school plus related experience. Experience with people with disabilities, personal care, and mental health or medical support is an asset or may be required.
Run errands on behalf of customers, Personal care, Mental health, Medication administration, Problem solving, Relationship building
Candidates need a secondary school diploma, or some secondary school with related experience. Experience with people with developmental and physical disabilities, personal care and medical support is an asset or may be required. Training is provided.
Candidates need a secondary school diploma or some secondary school with related experience, be at least 18, and hold a valid G2 licence (a reliable vehicle is an asset). Experience with developmental or physical disabilities is an asset, along with strong written and oral communication and reliability.
Communication skills, Exercise self-control, Relationship building, Problem solving, Decision making, Health and safety
Candidates need fluency in American Sign Language, a secondary school diploma or related experience, and be at least 18. They must be reliable, punctual, able to commit to one year, and communicate well orally and in writing.
Sign language, Communication skills, Collaboration, Problem solving, Decision making, Health and safety