RESPITE CARE WORKER

PARENTING MATTERS

RESPITE CARE WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

FSLE: NonExempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Respite Care Worker will provide a safe, nurturing supervision of children who have disabilities and their siblings on a scheduled basis.

REPORTS TO THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual client and sibling(s)
• Provide routine care to child (client) with disabilities and sibling(s) which includes feeding, toileting, and dressing.
• Follow the daily routine of the client as reported by the family
• Initiate, motivate, and supervise activities with the clients and sibling(s)
• Maintain the home in a safe and orderly manner
• Respect confidential information of all families served
• Be prompt to all assignments
• Keep the primary caregiver informed of the activities, issues and care provided
• Report problems, if any, that may have occurred during the assignment to the immediate supervisor
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and other agency meetings or trainings as required by supervisor
• Complete program paperwork necessary for reporting, payroll, and other requirements as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFIACTIONS:

• Eligible for employment under State of Florida Statutes 393,394,397,402, 409
• Clear fingerprint check, local, state and federal background checks
• Comply with agency’s drug-free workplace policy
• Age18 years old or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work sites
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (may be acquired during first three months of employment)
• Proof of completion of HIPAA & BBP/HIV courses (may be acquired during first three months of employment)
• Complete mandatory trainings provided by Parenting Matters

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Priority consideration for experience in child-care, nursing, therapy, special education, or working with individuals with disabilities
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and schedule form
• Able to redirect client and/or siblings during visits to appropriate activities and anticipate problem situations

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with families served and supervisor
• Meet the behavioral, social, and physical needs of the client

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Stand, walk, use hand and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, and sit
• Lift or move up to 75 pounds
• Participate in outdoor games or activities with clients and sibling(s)

Parenting Matters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17