Awake Overnight Respite Support Aide
Application Deadline:
July 31, 2026
About the Role
About the Role
The Awake Overnight Respite Support Aide provides direct overnight support in the child’s home. This position is responsible for maintaining awake supervision throughout the shift, supporting the child’s care needs, and responding promptly to health, safety, comfort, and mobility needs.
The child supported in this role has medical needs, including an NG tube and a specialized diet, and requires frequent monitoring overnight. The successful candidate must be confident providing attentive care, following established care plans, and working safely with a child who uses a small wheelchair.
Key Responsibilities
Provide awake overnight supervision and active monitoring from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Support the child in the home environment using a calm, patient, and trauma-informed approach.
Follow the child’s established care plan, including medical and dietary directions related to NG tube care and specialized diet requirements.
Monitor the child frequently throughout the night and respond appropriately to changes in comfort, positioning, health status, or support needs.
Assist with bedtime, overnight routines, repositioning, personal care, and morning transition support as required.
Support safe transfers, mobility, and positioning for a child who uses a small wheelchair.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment during the shift.
Communicate clearly with parents/guardians and supervisors regarding overnight observations, concerns, and incidents.
Complete accurate and timely shift documentation, daily logs, and incident reports as required.
Maintain confidentiality and follow all BrightStar Respite policies, health and safety requirements, and professional standards.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required Experience and Skills
Experience supporting children or youth with complex behavioural, developmental, or medical needs.
Ability to remain awake, alert, and attentive for the full overnight shift.
Comfort working in a family home environment and providing one-to-one support.
Strong observation, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow detailed care directions and respond appropriately in urgent or changing situations.
Physical ability to support transfers, positioning, and mobility needs.
Ability to lift 50-75 lbs safely.
Medical and Role-Specific Requirements
Experience working with children with medical needs is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with NG tube-related care, specialized diets, or medically complex care is a strong asset.
Experience supporting children who use mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, is an asset.
Required Certifications and Clearances
CPR & First Aid Level C or equivalent.
Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check, completed within the last 6 months.
Child Intervention Record Check, completed within the last 6 months.
Supporting Documentation Required
Required Certifications & Clearances
CPR & First Aid Level C (current — or willingness to obtain before start date)
Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check (completed within the last 6 months)
Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
Reliable means of getting to and from work locations throughout Edmonton (personal vehicle, transit, or other dependable transportation)
Assets (not required, but valued)
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Mandt, or equivalent
Training or coursework in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or other autism-specific frameworks
Familiarity with CARF and FSCD standards
Knowledge of or connection to Indigenous cultures, communities, or languages
Previous summer camp, recreation programming, or group facilitation experience
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence with access to a reliable vehicle
Job Type
Full Time - Temporary
Salary
$26.77-$29.35 per hour
Ability to Commute/Relocate
Reliably commute (required) or reliable personal vehicle
Application Question(s)
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay of $26.77-$29.35 per hour.
Extended health benefits.
Meaningful one-to-one work supporting a child with complex needs in the home.
Opportunity to work as part of a professional and compassionate care team.
Important Notes
All mandatory clearances and certifications must be valid before the start date. Candidates must be able to safely perform the physical demands of the role, including overnight awake work, wheelchair support, and lifting requirements.
How to Apply?
We’d love to learn more about you! Please send your resume and a cover letter telling us about your passion
for working with children with Autism and what draws you to this role. Applications can be submitted to:
alaina@brightstarrespite.ca
Please include “Awake Overnight Respite Support Aide - Fort McMurray,” in your subject line.
Language
English
License/Certification
CPR & First Aid Level C (current — or willingness to obtain before start date)
Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check (completed within the last 6 months)
Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
Work Location
Fort McMurray, Alberta – Cheyenne Lodge
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Expected Start Date
Please email your job application to:
Alaina@brightstarrespite.ca