Location: Calgary, ABHours: Versatile — 6–8 hours per day, Monday–Sunday, generally between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PMSchedule: Flexible and can be arranged around the right candidatePosition: Part-time Respite / Community Support WorkerWe are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and confident respite/community support worker to spend daytime or evening hours with our adult son, Darian.Darian is a wonderful young man with developmental disabilities who enjoys being out and about and participating in the community. He loves going for drives, listening to music, camping, golfing, movies, and spending time with people he knows and trusts. He has a great sense of humour and can be incredibly kind, funny, and engaging.This position is about much more than simply providing supervision. We are looking for someone who will build a genuine relationship with Darian, encourage him to participate in activities, and help him have meaningful and enjoyable experiences in the community.About the roleDarian is currently experiencing increased anxiety and some health concerns that are being investigated. As a result, he can experience quick changes in mood, frustration, or challenging behaviours, particularly when routines change or communication becomes difficult, although these reactions can sometimes occur without an obvious trigger.During these times, he needs someone who can remain calm, patient, consistent, and confident, while using positive behaviour-support and de-escalation strategies. The ability to recognize when he is becoming overwhelmed and respond appropriately is an important part of this position.We are looking for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and who can support Darian without taking his reactions personally.We are looking for someone who:Has experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities and/or complex behavioursIs calm, patient, reliable,



and emotionally steadyHas experience with de-escalation and positive behaviour-support strategiesCan build trust and develop a positive relationship over timeIs confident supporting someone in the communityEnjoys being active and helping someone participate in meaningful activitiesHas a valid driver's licence and reliable vehicleIs comfortable driving Darian to and from community activitiesCan communicate well and work collaboratively with his family and support teamIs willing to learn what works best for Darian and maintain consistency with his support strategiesWhat Darian enjoysDarian is not a "sit around and do nothing" kind of guy! We would love to find someone who enjoys getting out and doing things with him.Activities could be as simple as:Going for a drive or exploring the countrysideGoing to a movieGetting a coffee or lunchGoing shoppingListening to musicGoing campingGolfingVisiting community eventsGoing to the gymSwimming or spending time at the poolFinding new activities that he enjoysWe would particularly like to help him become more physically active, so someone who enjoys walking, the gym, swimming, or other recreational activities would be a great fit.Hours & FlexibilityWe can be very flexible with scheduling for the right person.The position would generally involve 6–8 hours per day, with shifts available Monday through Sunday between approximately 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The exact days and hours can be discussed and arranged based on availability.There may be opportunities for additional hours depending on mutual fit and family needs.The right person matters more than simply filling the positionWe are not looking to simply hire someone to fill hours.We want to find the right personality and experience — someone who will take the time to understand Darian, earn his trust, encourage him to participate in the community, and ultimately become a positive and trusted part of his life.Pay: $21.54-$24.00 per hourExpected hours: 8.0 – 30.0 per weekBenefits:Casual dressFlexible scheduleWork Location: In person

📌 Respite / Community Support Worker – Adult With Developmental Disabilities (Calgary)
🏢 Nan
📍 Calgary