Job Description

Resident Enrichment Respiratory Therapist – Make a Difference Beyond the Neighborhood

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and adaptable Resident Enrichment Respiratory Therapist to bring their expertise beyond the bedside. In this unique role, you’ll provide high-quality respiratory care to medically complex children and young adults during enriching activities—whether that’s a community outing, swimming session, or a large campus event. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and want to make every moment count for our residents, this role is for you.

Schedule
This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position with a flexible schedule. Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support enrichment activities.

A Day in the Life
You’ll start your day preparing equipment, medications, and care plans to ensure residents can participate fully and safely in enrichment experiences. From monitoring ventilators poolside to administering treatments during off-campus adventures, you’ll be the bridge between medical needs and life’s joyful moments. Collaboration is constant—you’ll work closely with our Enrichment Team, physicians, and families to create experiences that are as safe as they are memorable.

How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
• Provide respiratory assessments, treatments, and interventions during on- and off-campus enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with the Enrichment Team, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, resident-centered care.
• Manage respiratory equipment and medications for outings, ensuring readiness and safety at all times.
• Monitor and support residents during activities such as community events, swimming, and large gatherings.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and resident responses in the medical record.
Skills and Qualifications
• Current, unencumbered Commonwealth of Kentucky Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience (pediatric experience preferred).
• Current CPR/BLS certification (provided if not current).
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations in varied environments.
• Excellent clinical judgment, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
• A trauma-informed environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous leave time
• 401(k) with employer match

Who We Are
As we approach our 150th anniversary, Home of the Innocents stands as one of Louisville's longest-serving non-profit organizations. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.
Home of the Innocents Impact
• Total service recipients in 2025: 3,976
• Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville
• Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city
• 10 different programs serving children and families, providing services such as:
• Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
• Emergency shelter for children in crisis
• Foster care and adoption support
• Community-based behavioral health programs
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and 1 of only 12 in the nation.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help children thrive at Home of the Innocents!