Child Respite Care Caregiver

ComForCare Home Health Care - Fremont•Fremont, CA

About The Position

ComForCare Home Care is a franchise of premier in-home care providers. We take time to understand the needs of our clients and work diligently to keep them safe at home. With ComForCare, clients can live independently and continue to do the things they love. As a caregiver at ComForCare, you will play an essential role in our organization providing companionship, socialization, and basic needs support to our clients. Learn more about how we show we value our caregivers and why they love working at ComforCare. What we are looking for: A passion to serve and help children with special needs (from 3 years through 17). High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Access to reliable transportation. Previous experience in providing care for children with special needs. Flexible to work including evenings and weekends. What you will be doing: Provide care and supervision to ensure the child’s health & safety. Attend to the Child’s basic self-help needs including communication, socialization, and behavioral management. Organize activities to support learning and cognitive development. Assist daily routines which would ordinarily be performed by family members. This may include providing assistance with the daily activities including personal hygiene, dressing, light housekeeping, meal preparation and feeding. Why Join ComForCare: Treated with respect and dignity Ongoing training and development opportunities Are never alone in the field - support is always available. Flexible scheduling Make an Impact: ComForCare celebrates the value of our caregivers. After 20 years in business, we know the industry better than anyone, as well as the demanding requirements of being a caregiver. Don’t take our word for it. Let our caregivers tell you: "I have been working at ComForCare full-time (3-4 years). The owners really value their employees. Each is treated as a person and is valued as such as well. They go above and beyond to make sure their employees and clients are receiving the best from them.” -Current Employee, Boise, Idaho

Requirements

A passion to serve and help children with special needs (from 3 years through 17).
High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
Access to reliable transportation.
Previous experience in providing care for children with special needs.
Flexible to work including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide care and supervision to ensure the child’s health & safety.
Attend to the Child’s basic self-help needs including communication, socialization, and behavioral management.
Organize activities to support learning and cognitive development.
Assist daily routines which would ordinarily be performed by family members. This may include providing assistance with the daily activities including personal hygiene, dressing, light housekeeping, meal preparation and feeding.