Job Description

Health and Justice Recovery Alliance is seeking dedicated respite team members to provide care for clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive limitations. Responsibilities would include care with primary caregivers, meal preparation, transporting to and from doctors appointments, providing companionship, and supervising activities.

To ensure success as a respite worker, you should demonstrate experience in a similar role and working knowledge of CPR and first aid. Ultimately, a top-notch respite worker will be someone who can be relied upon to perform their duties with patience and compassion.

Respite Worker Responsibilities:

Providing ill, elderly, or disabled clients with assistance, companionship, and comfort. Assessing the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients. Facilitating appropriate professional intervention, when required. Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as socializing, playing games, or reading out loud. Assisting clients with mobility, personal hygiene, eating, and drinking. Accompanying clients on medical appointments and outings. Performing general household duties, such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping. Maintaining a hygienic and safe environment.

Respite Worker Requirements:

High school diploma or GED. Certified home health aide, Certified Nurse Aide, NAC. State-approved training, as well as CPR and first aid certification. A minimum of 2 years' of experience as a caregiver. Available to work irregular hours, including night shift, weekends, and holidays. Extensive experience in supervising and assisting clients, as well as engaging them in suitable activities. Experience in monitoring clients' condition Ability to perform basic housekeeping tasks, prepare meals, and run errands
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.35 - $28.12 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Work Location: In person