Respite Provider

Consumer Direct Care Network; Town of Wausau (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Consumer Direct Care Network is seeking a compassionate Respite Provider to support a energetic teenage boy with special needs in Wisconsin. You’ll supervise safety and well-being while giving the primary caregiver a much-needed break.

The role includes outdoor activities, community outings, and transportation to appointments, with ADL support and daily routines. Requires U.S. work authorization, background check, a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Criminal/Caregiver background check.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance required
• Experience working with non-verbal teens with autism
• Be detail oriented and prepared to give all attention to the teen
• Ability to remain active & fast on your feet and ready to keep up!

Responsibilities

• Safety Awareness
• Assist in maintaining routine including ADL's (daily hygiene reminders/ assistance)
• Community Outings
• Transportation to Community Outings and Appointments

Skills

Safety awareness

ADL assistance

Transportation coordination

Autism experience

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.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Respite Provider to spend time with an energetic teenage boy with special needs. As a Respite Provider, you will be responsible for the teen’s safety and well-being while allowing the main caregiver to take a break for self-care. This teen enjoys being outdoors, carnivals/fairs, music, playgrounds, and swimming/water play.

Wage

$17.66 per hour

Hours

• Up to 15 hours
• Potential for additional hours to provide backup coverage on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safety Awareness
• Assist in maintaining routine including ADL's (daily hygiene reminders/ assistance)
• Community Outings
• Transportation to Community Outings and Appointments

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Criminal/Caregiver background check.
• Valid Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance required
• Experience working with non-verbal teens with autism
• Be detail oriented and prepared to give all attention to the teen
• Ability to remain active & Be fast on your feet and ready to keep up!

If you need additional support, please connect with: [e-mail]

For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at [e-mail]

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.

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