Respite Support Professional - Weekends (PRN - Flexible Hours)

ChildServe; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Ames is seeking a Weekend Group Respite Assistant to provide care and supervision for children with special health care needs. Enjoy flexible weekend shifts with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your resume. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, creative, and capable of lifting up to 35 lbs. A valid driver's license is required for those over 18. Full benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and be mobile within the assigned work area.
• Effective communication in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs.
• Engage children in activities while their caregivers get a break.
• Provide group services at the Johnston Respite Center.

Job description

Do you want to get paid to have fun? If so, Child Serve Respite has a job for you! As a Weekend Group Respite Assistant, you will provide personal care and supervision for children with special health care needs in a group setting. Services are provided at our Johnston Respite Center.

Schedule

Flexible hours! Weekend shifts are available Friday through Sunday with 5 to 19 hours a weekend possible.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break
• Be creative while engaging children in activities
• Provide group services at the Johnston Respite Center
• Receive ongoing training and supervision
• Great resume builder for those interested in social work, education, therapy, psychology, and nursing

What You’ll Need

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply
• Those 18 and over must be willing to provide transportation as a ChildServe authorized driver, if required. This includes passing a motor vehicle record check and car safety check and being able to provide a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail].

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children’s specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Child Serve’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.