| Employer |
Axis |
| Salary |
$6,000 per month fee for service
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| Terms |
Permanent F/T |
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| Requirements |
Earnings per 2-Bed Service:
• $6,000 per month fee for service
• Days of respite provided per month
• Per diem rate per child
The Therapeutic Caregiver provides daily support comfort, and encouragement to the Persons Served (children or youth). As a contracted home share provider, you will provide a welcoming home environment that is inclusive and attentive to the unique needs of the individual(s) in care. The Persons Served must be provided with their own private bedroom in the home that the Therapeutic Caregiver either owns, leases, or rents.
Due to the unique support requirements associated with this role, it is preferred that no other children or youth be living in the home. As an independent contractor position, a thorough screening assessment of each applicant will be conducted. The Therapeutic Caregiver will work with the team to identify potential respite providers to enhance supports to the Persons Served.
Becoming a Therapeutic Caregiver is a rewarding experience for both the caregiver and the Persons Served, though it can be demanding and challenging. As part of the Axis team, Therapeutic Caregivers receive specialized training and ongoing support.
Axis Offers:
• Membership for the British Columbia Foster Parent Association
• Weekly team meetings for ongoing support and training
• 24/7 access to our on-call support team
• The comfort of being able to stay in your own home while supporting Persons Served
• Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events
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| Duties |
• Previous experience working with or caring for individuals who have faced adverse life circumstances
• Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
• Must be patient, compassionate, and adaptable
• Successful completion of the SAFE Homestudy (Agency conducted)
• Current Level 1 First Aid (will be provided)
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (will be provided)
• Cleared Criminal Record Check (Agency conducted)
• BC Class 5 driver’s licence, safe driving record, and a reliable vehicle
• Home Insurance (Additional Rider Insurance required, extra cost reimbursed by Axis)
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| To Apply |
Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.
On Website |
| Contact Name |
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| Address |
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| Location |
Cranbrook |
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| Date Posted |
2025-10-01 |
| Date Ending |
2025-10-31 |
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