Child and Youth Worker/Complex Care Worker #894

Child and Youth Worker/Complex Care Worker

Independent Contractor

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Our Purpose
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.

Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!

Child and Youth Worker/Complex Care Worker #894

Our clients are seeking healthcare professionals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those who have experienced trauma, faced complex medical diagnoses, or require support in their personal development. If this describes you, we invite you to join our team.

Our clients are remarkable individuals seeking care from professionals with a wide range of expertise. They rely on compassionate and dependable individuals like you to assist them with:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).

• Ensuring client safety while participating in community and home based activities.

• Redirecting, behaviour management and elopement concerns.

• Engaging the client in functional activities in community and home based activities.
• Other care tasks include: organization, meal preparation, transportation, emotional support, hygiene care/support, and other daily tasks.

You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are someone who is reliable, organized, and can work independently. Our goals would be to engage in routines with the client from play to hygiene support, and continuous 1:1 supervision. We are looking for a caregiver with experience working with kids living with ASD (non verbal experience as well), and comfortable with hygiene support (changing diapers).

Requirements:

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

• Smartphone with a data plan

• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months

Assets:

• University and/or College education in a related field

• Driver’s License “G” class with access to a vehicle

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)

Location: Inverary (15-20 mins North of Kingston)

Hours:
Day and evening hours available
Night shifts available
Flexible hours for the perfect caregiver match

Anticipated start date:

As soon as possible

Rate of Pay:
$33/hour

Why Join Spark Lifecare?

Flexible caseload and schedule: Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Access to mentorship and resources: At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at: www.sparku.ca

Reward programs: Earn rewards for referring new team members and helping us grow our talented team.

Inclusivity: Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive. We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process.

Accommodations: Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.

Check us out: www.sparkcares.ca