Respite Care Provider

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attends to the physical needs of the client by performing tasks that may include bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding or meal preparation.
• Ensures the proper use of adapted equipment including but not limited to wheelchairs, braces, crutches, communication devices, hearing aids, seating or positioning equipment.
• Provides for the safety and constant supervision of the clients and siblings in their care.
• Provides feedback to the parents/care providers regarding the respite visit.
• Follows guidelines and directions established by the client’s parent/care provider while in the client’s home.
• Always adheres to client and program confidentiality.
• Always adheres to the code of safe practices for his/her employment area.
• Maintains infant, child and adult CPR & first aid.
• Submits timecards on the first and sixteenth of each month.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must enjoy working with disabled children and adults.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a physical including a back evaluation demonstrating the ability to lift 35 lbs. safely.
• Have and maintain current auto insurance and driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to travel to client’s home(s) using reliable transportation.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintain a weekly schedule of no less than 35.00 hours and will not exceed 40.00 hours.
• Pay Rate $16.00 per hour + Mileage