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Specialized Child Caregiver / Behavioural Support Worker
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- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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- Paid time off
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Coordinator, Early Years Program (Full-time)
Lightwell Learning Society —Vancouver, BC
- $52,000–$55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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The Credit Counselling Society —New Westminster, BC
- $60,840–$68,848 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Business
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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- Cashiering
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- Guest services
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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AllSaints —Richmond, BC
- Full-time
- Sales
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- Computer skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Before and After School Program Leader
Block 8 Academy —Port Moody, BC
- $19–$21 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Back to basics daycare —North Vancouver, BC
- $22–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Specialized Child Caregiver / Behavioural Support Worker

Private Household -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$39 an hour

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Spanish
CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Working with youth with developmental disabilities
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Caregiving
English
Childcare routine management
Math
Swimming
Experience working with children
First Aid Certification
Driving
Meal preparation
Working with children with developmental disabilities
Working with children and youth
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Experience working with children with disabilities
Communication skills
Early Childhood Education
Driving Licence

Full job description

Specialized Child Caregiver / Behavioural Support Worker

Location: Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC

Company/Employer Name: Private Household

Language of Work: English

Term of Employment: Full Time and permanent

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary and include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend hours based on the child’s needs.

Compensation: $39 / hour

Additional Hours: Occasional overtime hours as needed

Benefits package: 10 days paid time off per annum.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly capable full-time caregiver to provide one-on-one support for our 8-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and learning disabilities in reading, writing and math. Our child attends school, therapy appointments, educational programming, and community activities. The caregiver will provide support across these environments as required.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and helping them thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Our son has significant behavioural, motor, learning, and social challenges and requires consistent support throughout his daily activities and routines. Additionally, our son is a large, heavy build (approx 120 lbs and growing) who requires someone able to safely assist him in moments of physical escalation, as well as gross motor and sports development, such as beginner swimming, biking, and other recreational activities.

For this role we are ideally also seeking a fluent Spanish speaker who can continue to foster the learning and development of Spanish-language education in our son, whose birth family and heritage is Salvadoran. The ideal caregiver will be asked to speak Spanish to our son on a regular and daily basis, and encourage his use of Spanish in response, including correcting grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of our family team, providing structured support, helping develop life skills, facilitating participation in activities, and ensuring his safety and well-being at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Child Care & Daily Living Support

Provide attentive, individualized care before and after school
Support personal care needs, including dressing, hygiene, toileting, and other activities of daily living
Assist with transitions, routines, and daily structure
Prepare healthy meals and snacks for our child
Accompany our child to appointments, therapies, extracurricular activities, and community outings

Behavioural & Emotional Support

Implement consistent behavioural support strategies
Help manage emotional dysregulation, anxiety, frustration, and behavioural outbursts
Support the development of social skills, communication skills, and emotional regulation
Maintain a calm, patient, and positive approach during challenging situations
Collaborate with parents and professionals to ensure consistency of care and support strategies

Educational & Developmental Support

Assist with learning activities, homework, and academic skill development
Support the development of independence and life skills
Reinforce educational and therapeutic goals established by parents, teachers, and specialists
Foster confidence, resilience, and positive self-esteem

Physical Activity & Recreation Support

Participate actively alongside our child in recreational and physical activities
Provide direct support during sports, biking, swimming lessons, camps, and extracurricular programs
Assist with the development of physical skills, including:
Swimming
Bicycle riding
Team and individual sports
General coordination and motor skill development
Act as an on-site aide and support person during activities and community outings

Transportation & Household Support

Drive our child to and from school, appointments, therapies, and activities using a family-provided vehicle
Grocery shop and purchase child-related items such as clothing, shoes, books, supplies, and activity materials
Maintain organization of child-related belongings, clothes, books, educational materials, activity equipment, and other supplies
Communicate regularly with parents regarding schedules, progress, concerns, and successes

Qualifications

Required

Completion of post-secondary coursework in one of the following: Early Childhood Education (ECE), Special Education, Behavioural Intervention, or Child and Youth Care
Fluency in English
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Comfortable driving throughout Metro Vancouver
Ability to safely provide physical support to a child weighing approximately 120 lbs. (and growing), including assisting during behavioural escalations and supporting the child’s safety in community, recreational, educational, and home environments
Minimum 6 months ofexperience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences
Practical and demonstrated experience with behavioural support, emotional regulation strategies, and neurodiversity-affirming practices
Ability to engage playfully with children while balancing discipline and learning across academics, social development, and physical development
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive during behavioural crises or emotional escalations
Experience working with children who have significant behavioural, learning, motor, and social challenges
No criminal record, verified by a formal criminal record check

Preferred

Fluency in Spanish
Experience supporting children in community, recreational, or educational settings
Strong interest in sports – specifically soccer, biking, swimming

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is energetic, physically active, compassionate, and highly dependable. They are comfortable providing both physical and emotional support, enjoy participating in activities alongside children, and understand how to balance structure, patience, and encouragement.

This role requires someone who can build a trusting relationship with our child while helping him navigate daily challenges, develop independence, and experience success in his home, school, and community environments.

To Apply

Please submit the following to [email protected]:

Resume
Cover letter outlining relevant experience and reasons for interest in this role
Reference Letters (minimum two)
Documentation of relevant educational experience
Proof of CPR / First Aid training
Confirmation of driver's license

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Final candidates must be available for an in-person supervised introduction to our son (in Vancouver, BC) in which they must demonstrate their ability to engage effectively, follow behavioural support strategies, and establish rapport. Final candidates must also provide a copy of their criminal record check.

Pay: $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V6K 1K5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have at least 6 months of experience working with a child/children with autism?
Are you available to work a flexible scheduled that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends?

Language:

English (required)
Spanish (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
First Aid Certification (required)
CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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