Respite Provider chez Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN)

We are searching for an energetic, experienced Teen Respite Provider to join an established team to support an older male teen with special needs.  The ideal candidate will provide essential care, companionship, and supervision to always ensure the well-being and comfort of the teen.  This job is perfect for students, part time workers, or those looking for meaningful opportunities to make a difference!  This teen enjoys:Basketball swimming/water play,Being out in the community to walk through stores/people watch, Using his IPAD for YouTube videos, Thomas the Train, and music.  Location: Hartland, WI  Wage: $18.42 per hour  Schedule: Up to 15 hours per month.  (Example: a Friday evening or a Saturday day shift)  Responsibilities: Provide companionship and supervision Engage with the teen at home or in the community in activities Redirect behaviors consistently Personal cares as needed               Skills:  Experience working with special needs teens/developmental disabilities  Knowledgeable of CPR techniques and emergency response protocols.  Familiar with seizures and how to manage them (teen is not having active seizures)  Experience working with people with limited verbal language Qualifications:   Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance Previous experience working with kids/teens with special needs/developmental disabilities Willing to undergo a background check C.N.A. licensure preferred but not required *If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN's role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker. Postuler maintenant