Respite Care Provider- Idyllwild

Inland Respite, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Close to Home

Career Growth

Part-Time

Mileage Reimbursement

Client Choice

Make a Difference

Job summary

Inland Respite, Inc. is seeking compassionate individuals to join a dedicated team delivering in-home respite care for children, teens, and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities in California.

You will provide safety, companionship and engagement with age-appropriate activities, helping families take needed breaks. Flexibility, local placement, and opportunities for growth are highlighted, with part-time shifts up to 29 hours/week and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License or State-Issued ID.
• Valid auto insurance coverage.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (Infants, Children, and Adults).
• Current negative TB test.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (bilingual preferred).
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and provide companionship to someone with a disability.
• Assist with daily activities (feeding, dressing, toileting).
• Support daily routines and homework.
• Engage and initiate age-appropriate activities and build positive relationships with the family and clients.

Skills

English communication

Reliable transportation

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Calling all Kind and Compassionate Individuals: Make a Difference in the Developmental Disability Community!

Are you someone who genuinely cares about others and is seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact? Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with disabilities? Look no further! Join our remarkable team at Inland Respite, Inc. as a Respite Care Provider, where you will have the chance to provide compassionate care and support to those in need.

At Inland Respite, Inc, our primary focus is on offering much-needed respite to families who are caring for children, teens, and adults on the Autism spectrum and other related developmental disabilities. By becoming a Respite Care Provider, you will give parents and families the chance to take a well-deserved break, whether it's to relax, run errands, or focus on their work, while ensuring their child remains engaged in safe, enjoyable, and functional activities within the comfort of their own home.

What Inland Respite, Inc. Offers:

• Flexible Scheduling: Create a schedule based on your availability.
• Work Close to Home: Serve clients within your community and make a meaningful local impact.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience to support your long-term career goals.
• Part-Time Positions Available: Work up to 29 hours per week, with no more than 9 hours per day.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Non-taxable reimbursement at the current IRS rate.
• Client Choice: Select clients you feel most comfortable working with.
• Make a Difference: Positively impact the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and support their families.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties of our respite caregivers are to ensure safety and provide companionship to someone with a disability. Duties consist of daily activities (feeding, dressing, toileting assistance), daily routines, and/or homework. We encourage our caregivers to engage and initiate age-appropriate activities for the client and build positive relationships with the family and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License or State-Issued ID
• Valid auto insurance coverage
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (Infants, Children, and Adults)
• Current negative Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (bilingual preferred)
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior caregiving experience
• Experience working with, or exposure to, individuals with disabilities
• Willingness to assist with personal care needs, including toileting assistance

Salary: Starting rate of $19.35

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Mon-Fri, Weekends