Working for Families

Direct Respite Provider

Are you interested in flexible, meaningful work? Respite gives family caregivers a chance to renew their energy, and providing that short break can be a rewarding and satisfying work experience.

Family caregivers who use Wesway's Family Directed Respite Funding need to find someone to help them get a needed break. Direct Respite Providers meet those needs by providing short periods of respite care. Direct Respite Providers provide social and recreational opportunities for a child, adult or senior with an eligible disability or chronic health condition, by spending time with them in the family home or out in their community.

Direct Respite Providers work directly for the family they provide with respite, and are not employed by Wesway.

How to Become a Direct Respite Provider

If you live in the City or Thunder Bay District, you can visit Respiteservices.com, an online tool for families and workers, for information on becoming a Direct Respite Provider with a Wesway family and fill out an online application. For more information, please contact Sydney Graham at sgraham@wesway.com or call Sydney at (807) 625-6677. You can also reach us Toll Free at (888) 623-2353.