Calgary, Ab Respite worker Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Child & Youth Support Worker
Little Whispers Respite Services —Calgary, AB
- $19.25–$22.23 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Respite Provider - Main level and Upstairs Rooms
Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $300 a day
- Part-time
- Remote
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
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Respite Provider - 4 days a month
Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $225 a day
- Part-time
- Remote
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
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Respite Worker
Resicare Society of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- $279.52–$559.04 a month
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Respite Support Worker
Resicare Society of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- From $139.76 a day
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Respite Caregiver
Resicare Society of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- $279.52–$559.04 a month
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- English
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Support/careworker
The Taylor Household —Calgary, AB
- From $25.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Data entry
- Flexible schedule
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Housing Focused Shelter Worker-Permanent Part-Time (CGY Foothills Shelter)
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Databases
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Housing Focused Shelter Worker - Calgary Women's Shelter (Part-time)
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Databases
- First Aid Certification
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Housing Focused Shelter Worker - Calgary Women's Shelter
The Mustard Seed Society —Calgary, AB
- Sanitation
- Databases
- First Aid Certification
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Therapeutic Foster Parents - Calgary & Area
McMan —Calgary, AB
- From $110 a day
- On call
- Remote
- Caregiving
- Communication skills
Team Leader, Children Services
DDRC —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Employee assistance program
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Child & Youth Support Worker

Little Whispers Respite Services
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
$19.25–$22.23 an hour

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
CPR Certification
Working with youth with developmental disabilities
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Experience working with individuals requiring augmentative communication
First Aid Certification
Driving
Working with children with developmental disabilities
Care experience
Working with children and youth
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Experience working with children with disabilities
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

At Little Whispers, we provide compassionate, individualized respite care that prioritizes safety, dignity, and meaningful engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a dedicated Driver/Support Worker to join our team and support a client with Down syndrome who is non-verbal, an exit seeker, and has limited awareness of danger.

Job Summary

The Driver/Support Worker is responsible for transporting and supporting the client safely to and from school, community outings, appointments, and respite activities, while ensuring constant supervision and proactive safety measures. This role requires strong attention, patience, and an ability to respond quickly and calmly in potentially high-risk situations.

Key Responsibilities

Safely transport the client using a company or personal vehicle in compliance with road safety and agency policies.* Provide 1:1 direct support during outings, ensuring constant visual supervision.* Prevent unsafe behaviors such as running off or attempting to exit vehicles or facilities.* Use proactive behavioral strategies and communication tools suited for non-verbal individuals.* Maintain awareness of surroundings and intervene immediately to prevent injury or elopement.* Collaborate with families and respite staff to follow individualized care plans and safety protocols.* Record and report any incidents or behavioral concerns according to agency guidelines.* Assist with daily living support when required, including meals, mobility, and personal care

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.* Valid driver's license with clean driving record; access to a reliable vehicle (if applicable).* Current First Aid/CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred.* Strong understanding of Down syndrome and behaviors such as elopement/exit-seeking.* Ability to remain calm and think quickly in crisis situations.* Experience using visual communication tools (e.g., PECS, gestures, AAC devices) is an asset.* Patience, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care.* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.25-$22.23 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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