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JOB POSTING: Support Worker Respite Services View All Job Posts Date Published: Date Closing: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 DOWNLOAD Support Worker Respite Services Salary Range: $23.86/hour Department: Respite Services Location: Brantford & Surrounding Communities (Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk) Position Type: Contract Unionized: No What you'll do Provide meaningful, goal-based care for children/youth with special needs while at the same time providing respite for the child’s caregiver. Service can be provided in the home setting or in the community. The Support Worker provides this service on a one-to-one basis and frequently works alone with the child/youth unless determined otherwise by the supervisor. Assisted daily living tasks such as toileting, feeding or dressing. Why you'll love working here Growth: Training, mentorship, and career development for all stages Purpose: Work that makes a difference in our community Belonging: Employee committees, inclusive policies, and a culture of respect Benefits: HOOPP retirement plan Education, Qualifications and Certifications Preferred: Post secondary school diploma in Human Services • First Aid/CPR Certification Level C (mandatory) • G-Level Driver's License (mandatory) • Minimum: Secondary School diploma Experience and Knowledge Preferred: Extensive hands-on experience of at least 2 years in providing service with the special needs population. • Minimum: Previous work experience with individuals with special needs and their families, in a relevant social service environment • Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) Accessibility & Inclusion Lansdowne Children’s Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. APPLY TODAY Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role excites you. We welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Or, please send your application by e-mail to: apply@lansdownecc.com APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants , however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted

Lansdowne Events Schedule Autism Services: Supporting Fine Motor Skills Caregiver Lunch and Learn Wed, Jun 10 virtual link will be sent This workshop is open to caregivers, parents, and professionals supporting children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. Zoom link to be sent to registrants via email provided closer to date. +7 more More Info Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 Wed, Jun 10 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 3RD For children ages 10-14 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behaviour or are a flight risk. +3 more Details Multiple Dates Autism Services Coffee with Caregivers Fri, Jun 12 Brantford For caregivers of children registered as client in Lansdowne Autism Services. An opportunity for caregivers of children with Autism to connect with each other. Coffee provided. +4 more More Info Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) Fri, Jun 12 Brantford Weekly on Friday's from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Children 2-6 registered with OAP with their caregivers More Info Annual General Meeting (AGM), Lansdowne Children's Centre Mon, Jun 15 Brantford Golf & Country Club Our AGM provides an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments, challenges, and impact of the past year while looking ahead to the future of Lansdowne and the children and families we serve. +16 more More Info Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 Tue, Jun 16 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 9TH Children aged 8-12. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. +3 more More Info Multiple Dates Autism Services Caregiver Orientation Tue, Jun 16 Brantford Virtual information session for caregivers and support persons of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. +3 more More Info Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD Mon, Jun 22 Lansdowne Brantford Lansdowne client moms, dads and caregivers are invited to join an evening of conversation and fun. No-cost child supervision is available, limited space. Please register in advance. +17 more More Info Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar Tue, Jun 23 Online, Virtual Workshop For caregivers of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. A Virtual Webinar from 8pm to 9pm See All More Info Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre ACCESS OAP staff available at Lansdowne Children's Centre for resources including questions, submitting reciepts, help with the portal and registration. See All Details Multiple Dates Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 11-15 Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Brantford For youth ages 11-15 who identify as girls. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. Able to participate safely and successfully in a 1:3 support ratio in Centre and in the community. +2 more More Info Multiple Dates Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 Mon, Jun 29 Lansdowne Brantford For Youth aged 14-17 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services, who can successfully participate in groups with 3:1 support ration (1 adult for 3 youth) +3 more More Info Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Wed, Jul 01 Brantford Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed More Info Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant Sat, Jul 04 Airport Community Hall, Brantford The 22nd running of the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, raising funds in support of child and youth programs and services provided by Lansdowne Children's Centre. More Info Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Mon, Aug 03 Brantford More Info Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Mon, Sep 07 Brantford Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed More Info Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Wed, Sep 30 Brantford More Info Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Mon, Oct 12 Brantford Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed More Info Load More Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Information about child wellness, hygiene and missing appointments due to illness. Start Here Guide: Your Child's Health and Hygiene, and Preventing the Spread of Infections For more information on these and other illnesses please contact your family doctor, or TELEHEALTH Ontario by phone at 1‐866‐797‐0000. You can also consult the Brant County Health Unit online (www.bchu.org ) or Health and Social Services Haldimand and Norfolk online (www.hnhu.org ) Return Next Guidelines Regarding Absence Due to Illness Lansdowne Children's Centre needs to provide a healthy setting. To help with this we ask that you please stay at home and away from the centre and staff when ill (based on Brant County Health Unit guidelines). Lansdowne reserves the right to send clients home from scheduled services and programs if our staff believe that the client is too ill to join in activities. Brant County Health Unit guidelines also apply when Lansdowne services are delivered in a client home or community-based venue. Please let Lansdowne staff know if you or anyone in your family/household is ill if a home visit is scheduled. Keeping your hands clean is the best way of preventing the spread of germs. Use the provided hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Please wash your hands after handling any type of soiled material or using the washroom. Lansdowne staff are committed to sanitizing their hands prior to and after working with children and youth. Feel free to ask them if they have done so. Therapy equipment and surfaces used are cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure everyone’s wellness and safety. Children and other family members with the illnesses listed below should stay at home and away from Lansdowne as noted: Chickenpox - until well enough to join in all activities and having no fever, whether or not there is a rash Diarrhea ‐ no diarrhea for 24 hours Fever ‐ no fever for 24 hours Head lice ‐ until after the first treatment and no nits are in the hair Impetigo ‐ until an antibiotic has been taken for at least 24 hours Influenza (flu) ‐ until 5 to 7 days after onset of symptoms Pink Eye, bacterial (conjunctivitis) ‐ until the antibiotic has been taken for at least 24 hours Ringworm ‐ until treatment has started Strep Throat ‐ until an antibiotic has been taken for 24 hours Vomiting ‐ no vomiting for 24 hours Return Next

Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide Safety & Wellness is a Team Effort…… And You are an Important member of the Team You and your child are important members of the Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) team. Think Safe...Communicate • Make sure LCC staff involved in your child’s services have important health information • If you don’t understand some part of your child’s condition or treatment ask LCC staff to explain why things are being done the way they are. If you still have concerns ask again Ask if you don’t understand Know your Lansdowne Team • If your not sure who one of your service providers is, or what their role is please ask • LCC staff are trained in First Aid and CPR and there are First Aid Stations throughout the building. Fire and emergency preparedness drills occur regularly Help Keep Us All Safe • Call your service provider if you or your child are ill • Always remember to wash or sanitize your hands • Cough and sneeze into your shoulder or sleeve—not into your hands • Do not smoke on LCC property • Do not smoke while LCC staff are in your home • Keep animals under control while LCC staff are in your home, staff will inform you of any pet allergies • Make sure that there is a clean and safe area in your home when LCC staff visit Medication Safety • Ensure LCC staff is aware of the name and any possible side effects of any medication your child is taking • Directly inform each LCC staff that you are involved with about any allergies • If medication is to be given by LCC staff, please follow the Medication policy and ensure medication is in it’s original, childproof, labeled containers Know Your Child’s Equipment • Make sure your child’s equipment is kept clean and in good working order • Ask your child’s Occupational or Physiotherapist to check that your equipment is safe • Use equipment only as directed Help Prevent Falls • Help keep hallways free of clutter and obstacles, report any tripping hazards both inside and outside the building • Always watch your children in our waiting room or therapy areas • Make sure your children are wearing appropriate footwear, and be cautious of slippery floors during poor weather • Encourage all children to walk, not run in our building STOP & Clean your Hands • Keeping your hands clean is the best way of preventing the spread of germs • Use the hand sanitizers in the front lobby upon entering the building • Wash your hands after handling any type of soiled material or using the bathroom • LCC staff are committed to sanitizing their hands prior to and after working with your child. Feel free to ask them if they have done so • Therapy equipment and surfaces used are cleaned and maintained to ensure everyone’s wellness and safety Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Lansdowne staff must report to the Family and Children's Services, any reasonable concerns of abuse. As a parent/guardian it is your responsibility to report any concerns regarding your child’s caregiver. Child abuse happens when a child’s parent or other person in charge harms or neglects a child. What is physical child abuse? Beating, slapping, hitting, pushing, throwing, shaking, burning What is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse happens when a parent or other person in charge sexually molests or uses a child for sexual purposes or knowingly fails to protect a child from sexual abuse What is emotional abuse? Yelling at, screaming at, threatening, frightening, or bullying a child, humiliating the child, name-calling or saying things like: “You’re no good”, “You’re worthless”, showing little to no physical affection or attention What is Neglect? Not providing proper food and clothing, supervision, medical care Contact Brant Family & Children’s Services call 519.753.8681 - 24 Hour Emergency Service References: • Canadian Paediatric Society ( www.cps.ca ) • Brant County Health Unit ( www.bchu.org ) • Canadian Patient Safety Institute Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Is your child ready to start toilet training? Chantal from Autism Services Brant walks us through identifying readiness and provides helpful instruction on identifying and teaching necessary skills to teach toilet training. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Toileting #Skills #Learning

Brantford Public Library | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brantford Public Library Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brantford Public Library no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

What is SCILL Progam? | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What is SCILL Progam? SCILL PROGRAM 2026 will take place the week of August 17 through 20. The per-participant cost of this program is $850 and can be paid for using SSAH (Special Services at Home), Respite Care, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Respite, OAP (Ontario Autism Program), or personal funds. If you are interested in participating in SCILL Program, please click here to complete an online interest form We will review your eligibility and reach out to discuss your interest. Completion of this application form does not guarantee a place in the program. SCILL PROGRAM OVERVIEW The annual Self Care & Independence Learning for Life (#SCILL) program aims to enhance the independent life skills of transitional-aged youth who are, or have been clients of Lansdowne Children's Centre. SCILL is a week long camp in an accessible setting, introducing the opportunity for youth to set their own goals for the week. Staff are on hand to assist with care needs, as directed by the clients and adapting skills as required to meet individual needs. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What is SCILL Progam? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Teens, Transition, Young Adult, Independence, Life Skills, Self Care

Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin In Part Two our presenters, Brenda and Sara, share from their personal journey as family and child advocates and educators. Brenda is the proud mother of two boys, Chase and Maclain and younger son Maclain has severe Cerebral Palsy and profound hearing loss as a result of a condition known as Kernicterus, a brain injury that results from untreated jaundice. Sara celebrates all four of her children's unique gifts and abilities, but is often challenged by the complex care needs of her two youngest, Rachel and Janneke. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

Lansdowne Lending Library and Resource Centre | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Lansdowne Lending Library and Resource Centre The Lansdowne Resource Centre is a lending centre for families and children involved with Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Parents can borrow, at no cost: - Toys - therapeutic toys, games, puzzles - Equipment to help with home programs, school or day care - Resource information, a large selection of books, videos, reference files and pamphlets with a wide variety of topics from feeding and nutrition, to toilet training and behaviour strategies. The Resource Centre is located in the front entrance of Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford, at 39 Mount Pleasant Street, and is open: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm Who is eligible to use the Parent Resource Centre? Anyone using services offered through Lansdowne Children’s Centre is welcome and encouraged to use our Resource Centre. What can I expect? A borrower’s card is issued and enables you to sign out up to 4 items at a time. The usual length of time an item can be borrowed is 3 weeks. If you are not finished with the item you can call and sign it out again. Ask the receptionist for details. Is there a fee? No, all of our resource centre services are free. All you need to do is apply for a borrower’s card. How do I apply for a Borrower’s Card? Borrower Card applications are available at the Reception desk. Your card will be available the following week. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Lansdowne Lending Library and Resource Centre no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Lending, Borrow, Resources, Toys, Equipment, Videos, Books, Games, Puzzles

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children | EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Healthy Babies, Healthy Children no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Understanding Challenging Behaviour | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Understanding Challenging Behaviour This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This presentation talks about why behaviours happen, how to re-direct the behaviour , and provide strategies to help parents and caregivers be proactive instead of reactive. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Understanding Challenging Behaviour no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Behaviour #Emotions #Reinforcement

Lansdowne Resources, videos and handouts flyer | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Lansdowne Resources, videos and handouts flyer A one-page printable handout promoting LansdowneCentre.ca/resources , an online library accessible to all website visitors, providing a collection of industry specialist-developed videos, handouts and educational tools. Strategy Suggestions by Experts Learn about communication, interaction and adaptation strategies to help you meet a child where they are Interactive At-Home Activities Discover activities and interactions you can practice at home to help your child’s development Community Connection Tools Connect with SmartStart Hub and other community services and programs to support your child and your family Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Lansdowne Resources, videos and handouts flyer no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: