Staff Substitutions & Covering Shifts

STAFF SUBSTITUTIONS & COVERING SHIFTS

Employees are responsible for finding cover for their shift BEFORE a Time Off Request Form
is submitted or a Wellness Day is taken. Covers can be found with support of the Program
Coordinator and Program Support Manager.

Before an employee can accept to cover a shift, they must first clear the request with their
Program Coordinator. Once accepted, the Program Coordinator who will be receiving the
cover person must be notified as to who is coming.

All requests and covers must adhere to licensing regulations- minimum staffing
requirements- keeping 1 in 4 staff onsite a Level 2 (CDW) or Level 3 (CDS).

In the case of emergencies and no cover is available, a Support Team member will cover the
shift as a last resort.