Respite Care Provider

Consumer Direct Care Network; Town of Bloomer (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Consumer Direct Care Network is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide respite care for a non-verbal, autistic boy in Bloomer, WI. The role is part-time, with a schedule of Tuesdays and Fridays from 1–5pm, offering $14.13 per hour and in-home support to help the child stay connected with activities he loves.

Responsibilities include supervision, personal care, meal prep, local outings, and dedicated 1:1 engagement in his favorite activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism/special needs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physically able to keep up with a young child.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & safety at all times.
• Personal cares (this child utilizes diapers).
• Meal prepping.
• Local outings.
• 1:1 engagement via his preferred activities.

Skills

Autism experience

Driver's license

1:1 engagement

Job description

If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI

This is a heartwarming opportunity for compassionate providers who love making a difference! We work with members throughout Wisconsin to find providers that fit each of their needs. Our goal is to help individuals be in more control of their own supports and to have a say in who is assisting them. This helps them to stay in their own homes as long as possible.

Are you looking for a part-time opportunity in Bloomer, WI? Do you have an interest in working with children with autism? Do you love building connections with children by spending 1:1 time with them?

If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a caring, patient, and physically active caregiver to provide respite care to a non-verbal, autistic young boy in Bloomer, WI. It is very important to the family that a provider is willing to bond with their child by engaging in his interests. If you have an appreciation for people that are different, and enjoy learning about what makes them different, this could be a great fit for you and this family!

Schedule: Tuesdays & Fridays from 1-5pm

Wage: $14.13/hr

About The Child

This child is nonverbal and communicates physically (leading), with certain noises, and books. He is currently learning to use a letter board to communicate as well. He's a very active busy-body that loves to spend time playing outside and going out in the community once he is comfortable with a care provider.

Respite care will take place in the child's home until the child is comfortable leaving the home with the provider.

Interests/Favorite Activities

• Jumping on the trampoline
• Swinging
• Books/ going to the library
• Splash pad
• Independent play with his toys
• Watching Charlie Brown & Little Bear
• Looking at mechanical diagrams
• Car rides
• Spending time with the people around him

Responsibilities

• Supervision & safety at all times
• Personal cares (this child utilizes diapers)
• Meal prepping
• Local outings
• 1:1 engagement via his preferred activities

Requirements

• Experience with children with autism/special needs
• Valid driver's license
• Physically able to keep up with a young child

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*If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN's role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker.