What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Support Professional- Family Friend (PRN - Flexible Hours) position at ChildServe?
Respite Support Professional- Family Friend (PRN - Flexible Hours)
Community Based Services (Respite / SCL / Day Habilitation) Iowa City, Iowa
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Description
This opening is for a family friend of a child getting receiving from ChildServe. If you do not know a specific child, but want to be a Respite caregiver, please apply to the general Respite Service Assistant opening.
As a Respite Service Assistant - Family Friend, you will provide personal care and supervision for a child with special health care needs in individual settings. Services are provided in home and community settings. Schedule Flexible scheduling, varied, as needed. What You’ll Do
Have fun with a child while their regular caregivers get a break.
Be creative while engaging the child in activities.
Provided 1 : 1 care in the child’s home or in the community.
Receive ongoing training and supervision.
What You'll Need
This opening is for a family friend of a child getting services from ChildServe. If you do not know a specific child, but want to be a Respite caregiver, please apply to the general Respite Service Assistant opening.
Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
Must be able to provide your own transportation.
Ability to electronically document services provided.
Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here :
Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today! ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
