Child Respite Care Provider
About The Position
Provide respite care for an active child in the family home and local community in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The child is independent with personal care tasks but benefits from gentle reminders and encouragement to stay focused. The provider will help the child with morning and after-school routines, provide occasional assistance with transportation, prepare or serve simple snacks or meals, and engage in active play and community activities. The child enjoys hockey, basketball, bike rides, physical games, swimming, climbing, and outdoor activities. Students or individuals pursuing degrees in education, child development, social work, or related fields are encouraged to apply, though all qualified applicants with a passion for working with children are welcome. The schedule is weekday mornings, Monday through Friday, from 6:10 to 7:10 a.m., and weekday afternoons on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Occasional additional on-call opportunities may be available for interested providers. Compensation is $14.13 per hour. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, that Member is the legal employer; Consumer Direct Care Network assists with recruitment and does not serve as the legal employer of record.
Requirements
- Be energetic, active, and enthusiastic.
- Be dependable and punctual.
- Be comfortable engaging in sports and active play.
- Be able to build positive relationships with children.
- Have a reliable vehicle, a driver's license, and auto insurance.
- Be able to pass caregiver and criminal background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Students or individuals pursuing degrees in education, child development, social work, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Help the child stay on task while getting ready for school or daycare.
- Provide reminders for dressing, brushing teeth, and gathering belongings.
- Assist the child in getting to the school bus or provide occasional transportation when needed.
- Help the child transition home from school or daycare.
- Prepare or serve a simple snack or meal.
- Engage the child in fun, active play at home or in the local community.
- Assist with the bedtime routine by providing reminders and encouragement to stay on task.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
