Calling all Kind and Compassionate Individuals: Make a Difference in the Developmental Disability Community!
Are you someone who genuinely cares about others and is seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact? Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with disabilities? Look no further! Join our remarkable team at Inland Respite, Inc as a Respite Care Provider, where you will have the chance to provide compassionate care and support to those in need.
At Inland Respite, Inc, our primary focus is on offering much-needed respite to families who are caring for children, teens, and adults on the Autism spectrum and other related developmental disabilities. By becoming a Respite Care Provider, you will give parents and families the chance to take a well-deserved break, whether it's to relax, run errands, or focus on their work, while ensuring their child remains engaged in safe, enjoyable, and functional activities within the comfort of their own home.
What Inland Respite, Inc. Offers:
- Flexible Schedule: based on your availability.
- Work Close to Home: Make a difference in your community.
- $300 Referral Bonus: Refer a friend and get a BONUS! (upon approval)
- Career Growth Opportunity: build your experience for future accomplish career goals!
- Part Time: Work up to 29 hours per week.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Non-tax, IRS Rate
- Freedom to choose your cliental: Work with clients you feel comfortable with.
- Make a difference for the loved ones of the developmentally disabled community.
Essential Duties
The essential duties of our respite caregivers are to ensure safety and provide companionship to someone with a disability. Duties consist of daily activities (feeding, dressing, toileting assistance), daily routines, and/or homework. We encourage our caregivers to engage and initiate age-appropriate activities for the client and build positive relationships with the family and clients.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Valid Driver's License or State Issued ID
- Ability to proficiently read, write and communicate effectively in English (Bilingual Preferred).
- Valid Auto Insurance
- Valid Social Security
- Current Negative Tuberculosis Test
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certification for Infants, Children and Adults
- Reliable transportation
- Remains calm under pressure
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with caretaking,
- Experience or Exposure to any disability.
- Willingness to provide toileting assistance.
Salary: Starting rate of $17.50
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule:
- Day Shift
- Evening Shift
- Mon-Fri, Weekends