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Make a Difference in a Child's life, Become an In-Home Volunteer Angel!&nbsp;Do you want to support families impacted by cancer? Can you commit four (4) hours per week to providing psychosocial support to a child in need? Join Nankind and help lessen the impact of cancer on families by offering in-home childcare support.&nbsp;How You Can Help:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide psychosocial support to help children develop coping skills and build resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for children.&nbsp;</li><li>Commit to a minimum of six (6) months to ensure stability during a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.&nbsp;</li><li>Offer four (4) hours of childcare support per week to the same family in your area.&nbsp;</li></ul>Why Volunteer with Nankind?&nbsp;&nbsp;Nankind offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for volunteers who want to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer. As an In-Home Volunteer Angel, you will provide a safe and caring presence, engage children in fun and creative activities, and support them in processing their parent’s cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your presence will have a lasting impact on children whose parents are undergoing treatment, receiving palliative care, or families coping with bereavement. By providing a safe and caring space, you’ll ease stress for families and give parents the reassurance they need to rest and attend medical appointments, knowing their children are in good hands.&nbsp;Through weekly visits, you’ll build trust, create meaningful connections, and bring joy into a child’s life. Volunteers receive specialized training and ongoing guidance from Nankind’s Child Life Specialist, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their role.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;<ol><li>Visit <a href="https://nankind.com/volunteer/volunteer-programs/" target="_blank">our volunteer page</a>.&nbsp;</li><li>Click “Volunteer Now”.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete and submit the application.&nbsp;</li></ol>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check.&nbsp;</li><li>At least one year of professional childcare experience (babysitting, teaching, tutoring, etc.). Experience caring for a sibling or relative does not qualify unless you are a parent or grandparent.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience supporting children with autism or knowledge of ABA is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Must reside in Ontario.&nbsp;</li></ul>There's a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Nankind

Cancer Support - In-home Childcare Volunteer

Sloane’s House is where families of children, aged up to twenty one (21) years, with complex health needs will come to join our family of caring professionals; a supportive community of parents and caregivers. Located in Whitby, it will be available for those living across Durham Region and in the surrounding underserved communities. A rejuvenating place for respite stays offering engaging programing for the child or young person, while parents and other caregivers take a much-needed break. And for those children and youth who are on their end-of-life journey, a place where specialized care will be provided in an environment where quality of life will be the focus for however many days remain. With an estimated 1,900 children with medically complex needs in Durham Region and surrounding communities, 800 in Durham alone, requiring paediatric medical respite and hospice care, the need for this Children's Hospice Is clear. Learn more about us: Sloane's House Strategic Plan 2021-2026 Interested in getting involved? Come join a Board dedicated to realizing the vision of a Children's Hospice in Durham Region. Currently, we are looking to fill three board positions with individuals who have experience in the following areas:• Events &amp; Fundraising – Experience developing, planning &amp; executing community events, vendor sourcing and event budget management. Event management certificate an asset.• Finance &amp; Audit – A strong business acumen for budget creation, management and oversight, non-profit standards for tax and audit.• Health Care – A background in a relevant area of the health care sector, particularly with insight into policy and operations relevant to respite and/or hospice.Time Commitment:• The board meets as a whole 6-8 times per year (except during the summer).• Each director available to serve on at least one Board committee that meets monthly (except the summer), and should actively participate in annual fundraising and other special events.• Directors are expected to serve, at least, one 2-year term. They can be reappointed for up to two more terms.To Apply: If you, or someone you know, is interested, please forward your Cover Letter and Resume outlining your skills and experience to: <a href="mailto:info@sloaneshouse.com" target="_blank">info@sloaneshouse.com</a> Please note that we are looking for 2 to 3 Board of Directors to join us as we continue building forward.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sloaneshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sloanes_House_Strategic_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.sloaneshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sloanes_House_Strategic_Plan.pdf</a> <a href="mailto:info@sloaneshouse.com" target="_blank">mailto:info@sloaneshouse.com</a>

Sloane's House Children's Hospice

Sloane's House Inc

Director 

Community Living Durham North is hiring Direct Support Professionals who share our vision of building a community where everyone is valued.&nbsp; We are an agency that provides supports to a variety of people with diverse needs, this includes people with an intellectual disability, mental health diagnoses, addictions, physical support needs, vision/hearing impairment, autism, behavioral challenges, acquired brain injury, dementia, and an aging population.At Community Living Durham North, we promote and facilitate community inclusion, meaningful participation and full citizenship. We offer services in various settings such as group homes, day programs and respite throughout the Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock Townships.Direct Support Professionals are required to perform a variety of tasks that include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work as a team</li><li>Promote and facilitate community inclusion, meaningful participation and full citizenship.</li><li>Provide hands on support in various areas of daily living including personal care. </li><li>Assist with and follow individual support plans to ensure quality supports</li><li>Implement behaviour supports and crisis protocols as documented</li><li>Administer medication as required</li><li>Assist with accessing community resources including the facilitation of appointments.</li><li>Safely conduct physical maneuvers and be prepared for work of a demanding physical nature, including but not limited to lifting, bending and twisting.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Understands the developmental service sector and the needs of the people we support</li><li>Ensure supports align with Quality Assurance Measures</li><li>Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills</li><li>Creative problem solving and decision making</li><li>Promote independence and support people to pursue their dreams and goals.</li></ul>Community Living Durham North is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and diverse employment experience, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability or education.&nbsp; Upon request CLDN will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in our hiring processQualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum requirement of a secondary school diploma</li><li>Preference will be given to applicants with a college diploma in a human services related field</li></ul>(Human Services Worker Diploma, Social Services Diploma, Community Services Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, Behavioural Science Technology, University Degree)<ul><li>Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and access to a personal vehicle is mandatory</li><li>Clear Vulnerable Sector Check</li><li>Experience in developmental services preferred</li></ul>Additional Benefits to working at CLDN?<ul><li>Competitive and overtime pay</li><li>Full Time - Extended Health Care for full time staff which include vision and dental and EAP</li><li>Pension</li><li>Casual dress</li><li>Variety of schedules</li><li>Full time and part time jobs available</li><li>Paid In house training (1st aid, CPR, Safe Management Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, and Positive Behaviour Supports)</li><li>Opportunities for advancement and cross training</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li></ul>Salary: &nbsp;Part Time -$27.37 per hour which includes 6% in lieu of benefits &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Schedules:<ul><li>7,8, 10 &amp; 12 hours shifts</li><li>Day shifts</li><li>Afternoon shifts</li><li>Holidays</li><li>Overnight asleep and awake</li><li>Weekends</li><li>overtime*premiums provided for overnight awake shifts</li></ul>Please forward your resume to <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cldn.ca" target="_blank">Recruitment@cldn.ca</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Community Living Durham North

Support Worker

4 Jobs in Uxbridge, ON, Canada