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Respite Services Training Course
The Respite Services Training Certificate can be used by a range of people. It was designed as a self-paced online course to prepare individuals to work in respite support situations and also provides a basic level of training for current respite workers. Those who are already working in the field may find it useful to take the course to explore areas they are less familiar with ensure they have a full understanding of all the skills required.
Course Outline
- Module 1: The World of Respite Support: An Overview
- Module 2: People You Will Support
- Module 3: How to Support a Person in a Meaningful Life
- Module 4: Communication
- Module 5: Boundaries
- Module 6: Personal Care
- Module 7: Creating a Positive Environment
- Module 8: Confidentiality
- Module 9: Health and Safety
- Module 10: Abuse
- Module 11: Closure
- Module 12: Quiz and Summary
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of a respite support provider
- Support a person in a “meaningful life”
- Deploy active listening skills for effective communication
- Define clear boundaries of what should and should not be expected of a respite support provider
- Create a positive environment to handle challenging respite support situations
- Implement good health and safety practices in respite support situations
- Recognize signs of abuse and know the proper procedures to follow in such cases
- Properly bring closure to a respite support relationship
ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH!
Respite Care for People with Autism Course
This course has been designed to provide training for people who are providing "hands on" respite care to individuals who have autism. In this self-paced online course you will learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and understand how people with ASD experience the world.
Course Outline:
- Module 1 – Your Roles as a Respite Worker
- Module 2 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Module 3 - Communication
- Module 4 - Social Interaction and Play
- Module 5 - The Unique World of ASD
- Module 6 - Strategies for Positive and Enriching Respite Care
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of a respite support provider
- Identify qualities that families look for in a respite provider
- Define ASD and explain why it is called a spectrum disorder
- Give examples of communication challenges in ASD
- Describe several techniques to encourage social interaction skills
- Create meaningful activities for a person with ASD
- Ways to reduce anxiety in a person with ASD
- Explain the concept of predictable function
- Develop strategies for positive and enriching respite care
ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRENCH!
Respite Workers, Autism and Your Child: A Free Parent's Guide
It can be challenging to have someone else come into your home on a regular basis and care for your child. This free online resource was designed to assist you in searching out a respite worker that is a good fit with your family, and compiling information they need to best support your child and how you can help provide training.
Module Outline:
- Section 1: Your Child's Unique Personality
- Section 2: Recruiting and Interviewing a Respite Care Provider
- Section 3: Orientation with Your Respite Provider
- Section 4: Keeping Things Safe
- Section 5: Training Your Worker to Communicate with Your Child
- Section 6: Keeping the Relationship Going
- Section 7: Modifying Activities for Your Child
- Section 8: Helpful Resources
- Section 9: Summary
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the unique characteristics of your child to a respite care provider
- Prepare a binder and written profile of how ASD affects your child
- Create an interview form with questions for a respite care provider
- Describe methods of ongoing communication with a respite worker
- Identify safety tips
- Outline methods to keep the respite care relationship going
