Therapeutic Caregiver – placement

Position: Therapeutic Caregiver – 2 bed placement

Wage: $4,000- $6,000/month

Location: Cranbrook

* Care for Persons Served will be in the Caregiver’s home*

The Therapeutic Caregiver will provide comfort, encouragement, and daily support to the Persons Served. Our Persons Served are children and youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who require a highly supportive living environment to manage mental health difficulties, addictions, and/or behavioral challenges.

The Therapeutic Caregiver, as a contracted home share provider, will create a welcoming home environment that is inclusive and attentive to the unique needs of the individual(s). The Person s 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 essential that no other children or youth be living in the home. This is an independent contractor position, and a thorough screening assessment of each applicant will be conducted to meet the needs of the Persons Served. The Therapeutic Caregiver will work with the team to identify potential respite providers to enhance supports to the Persons Served.

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

• Must be patient, compassionate, and adaptable
• 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
• Successful completion of the SAFE Homestudy (conducted by Axis)
• Current Level 1 First Aid (will be provided)
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (will be provided)
• Cleared Criminal Record Check & MCFD screening
• BC Class 5 drivers license, safe driving record, and a reliable vehicle
• Home Insurance (Additional Rider Insurance required, extra cost reimbursed by Axis)

• 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

Please apply directly through  or E-mail your Resume and Cover Letter to

If you have a passion for working with people – we are excited to hear from you!