Respite Care Worker

Broward Childrens Center; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee childcare benefits

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

Job summary

Broward Childrens Center is looking for dedicated individuals for a Per Diem position in Pompano Beach, FL. You will provide quality care and assistance to children with special needs in their homes and/or our facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma and one year of childcare experience, preferably with the special needs population. Health certifications such as CPR are required. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of childcare experience with special needs is preferred.
• PCM training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with daily living skills like feeding and bathing.
• Engage clients in appropriate developmental activities.
• Complete necessary paperwork for each event.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Childcare assistance

Care for special needs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Florida Driver's License

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Social Services - Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Position Type: Per Diem. Education Level: High School. Job Shift: Any. Job Category: Health Care.

Overview

Provides clients with quality care and assistance in the absence of their parents/guardians, in the family’s homes and/or one of Broward Children’s Center facilities. Duties may vary from skilled nursing care to behavioral intervention and other services as directed by supervisor.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one year of childcare experience, preferably with special needs population. PCM training/experience preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole is helpful.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• HIV Course, 1st Aid, OSHA, Medication Certification
• CPR, Current Auto Insurance
• A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to clients, family members, and other agency personnel. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. To care for and assist children in exercising maximum independence in daily living skills.
2. To assist children with feeding, dressing, toileting and bathing.
3. To engage the client in appropriate developmental activities.
4. Respond appropriately when seizures, injuries or accidents occur.
5. Completes appropriate paperwork for each event.
6. Converses with parents about child's special needs prior to visit and inform them of important events from visit at end of shift, time sheets & shift notes (Emergency numbers, medication profile update, etc.).
7. Converse with parents about child's special needs when child is dropped off (Emergency numbers, medication profile update, etc.).
8. Complete child's inventory check list for any client staying overnight.
9. Prepare and serve food and formulas.
10. Record food and fluid intake (menu log).
11. Prepare and administer medications as directed by plan of care (certification required).
12. Perform special treatment as needed, i.e. tube feeding (certification required).
13. Reports abuse of clients or suspected abuse to Director/Supervisor and to the Abuse Registry if deemed appropriate by Director/Supervisor.
14. Make written and/or oral reports/recommendations to the Respite department concerning the status and care of the clients.
15. Periodically review the department's policies and procedure manuals.
16. Notifies respite department immediately of any assignment cancellations. (Three cancellations are permitted)
17. Completes and turns in all time sheets to respite department within 24 to 48 hours or as designated by supervisor.
18. Attend and participate in scheduled in-service trainings and staff meetings.
19. Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary environment for clients and family members.
20. Maintain the rights and privacy of all clients and their families.
21. Confirms assignments with families 2-3 days prior to In Home Respite visit.
22. Ensures rights and privacy to all families.
23. Calls 911 in the incident of a serious or life‑threatening situation with following calls to parents and Respite department via cell.
24. Assists/monitors children in taking prescribed medication, if qualified to do so with parental consent.
25. Reviews details of respite visits with parent(s) during signing of time sheets.
26. Performs other duties as specifically assigned by the supervisor.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here: occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Physical Demands

Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employee Childcare Benefits

• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre‑K up to 8th grade). Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.
• Employee Daycare (ages 1 year through 5 years old), inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non‑School Days: offers childcare when Broward County has non‑school days (winter break, spring break, Thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

BCC/CCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.