Share Email Opening Title Respite Care Provider for Children  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Position Requirements   About the Organization   Description TOGETHER WE STAND!! During this COVID-19 crisis, Opportunity, Inc. is now offering a $3.00 per hour Essential Worker Differential Pay. Are you looking to build your resume and work with amazing kids and teenagers? This is the place for you! Opportunity, Inc. offers flexible schedules while having a good time and making a positive impact with other humans!! We are seeking a Respite Care Provider to work directly with children and teenagers with disabilities. Requirements include providing care for individuals with disabilities, offering relief to family members or caregivers, and enabling them to work, go to school, or just take a break. Giving piece of mind, while away, that their family member with a disability is well cared for and safe. Respite care may take place in the family's home, in the provider's home, or in the community. Depending on the individual needs of the child, this position may include providing general supervision, entertaining, feeding, dressing, helping with personal cares, and providing behavior support. Respite Providers also assist and teach daily living skills and provide companionship. Becoming a Respite Provider is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the Human Services field or for those in nursing, psychology, pre-med, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, etc.   Position Requirements High school diploma required One to two years of related experience working in the day care or respite field Must be CPR/First Aid certified Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years and a good driving record Must have proof of personal vehicle insurance Ability to pass a criminal and caregiver background check Must be able to pass pre-employment screening including drug test, physical evaluation, and TB Test The employee must frequently lift, support, and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift, support, and/or move up to 100 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for up to 5 or more continuous hours without sitting down Frequent to occasional, bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching Must be caring and compassionate, and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Shift Various Shifts   Exempt/Non-Exempt This position is ineligible.   Open Date This position is eligible for a $200 training bonus.   Position Respite Care Provider for Children   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 9/21/2020   Schedule Varied hours (20 - 29 hours per week) including every other weekend rotation  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://OpportunityofNorthCentralWisconsinInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Respite Care in Wausau, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Compliance Coordinator in Wausau, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Lead or Assistant Child Care Teacher in Wausau, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Caregiver Evening Shift in Wausau, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Caregiver Day Shift in Wausau, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] In home caregiver Days in Wausau, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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