Job Posting
We are looking for an experienced respite provider in special needs childcare, to assist a young girl in the family home on weekends.
The child has Angelman’s Syndrome and needs significant supervision and behavioral management.
She does enjoy to hang out and have fun! So outgoing personalities are a plus!
This client enjoys watching movies on her Roku, going to concerts, reading books, eating out, water related activities, and so much more!
Compensation
$17.66 an hour
Shifts
Weekends-Respite care provided in the child’s home, flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
• Engaging child and encouraging appropriate behaviors.
• 1:1 safety supervision-line of sight at all times
• Assist with regulation techniques during heightened behaviors
• Ability to set firm boundaries that are beneficial to the child to assist with managing behaviors
• Provide Safety and companionship
• Assist with daily living tasks: changing, bathing, transfer to and from wheelchair, meal prep, feeding, and basic household chores
• Provide emotional and behavioral support
Qualifications
• Experience managing frequently erratic behaviors that can be aggressive.
• Prior experience with special needs required
• Experience with Autism spectrum, behavioral disorders, and Angelman’s syndrome required
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of employment.
• Must be comfortable with pets in home. -Family has multiple small dogs in home.
• Pass background check before hire.
If you need additional support, please connect with: RozlynF@consumerdirectcare.com
Founded in 1990, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) assists people who self-direct their in-home personal care. Self-direction empowers people to manage their own services and supports, so they have more choice and control over how their care is delivered.
CDCN provides quality care and support to families and people of all ages, including older adults, children, and individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities and veterans, so they can remain safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities.
• Our Mission is to provide care and support for people in their homes and communities.
• Our Vision is to help people live the life they want.
• Our Values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
At CDCN, you will be a valued member of a team that prioritizes collaboration and compassion in the community. We support individual growth and helping people build their careers in the home-care industry.
CDCN has embraced a hybrid workplace structure. We employ 1,400+ administrative personnel. We work with Medicaid programs across the United States and are responsible for paying more than 138,000 caregivers who provide supports for more than 104,000 care recipients.
We are proud of the longevity and loyalty of our employees. Their commitment to doing great work is what makes us a leader in the home-care industry.
