Respite Care Worker - Kaitlyns Cottage - Administration
About The Position
Kaitlyn’s Cottage, located on the campus of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, provides day, evening and overnight care for people who live with intellectual and physical disabilities. As a Respite Care Worker, you will provide support, guidance, and supervision to the Kaitlyn’s Cottage participants. You will interact with participants, encourage their independence, and engage them in activities. You will prepare and share meals in a family-style setting and involve the participants in meal prep, conversation, and clean-up. In this role, you will follow protocols to ensure participants’ health and safety, including mealtime guidelines and medical administration.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Basic writing skills
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Previous work experience with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities
Responsibilities
- Provide support, guidance, and supervision to Kaitlyn’s Cottage participants.
- Interact with participants, encourage their independence, and engage them in activities.
- Prepare and share meals in a family-style setting, involving participants in meal prep, conversation, and clean-up.
- Follow protocols to ensure participants’ health and safety, including mealtime guidelines and medical administration.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
