Respite Workers Needed
About Us
Owen Health Care is a state-licensed agency accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities—including children and the elderly. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care.
About the Role
As a Part-Time Respite Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for families with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your primary responsibility will be to provide compassionate support, allowing caregivers the necessary time to attend to personal and household matters. You will assist families by engaging children in various recreational and leisure activities primarily in a home setting, ensuring they enjoy enriching experiences both at home and within the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Engage children in recreational and leisure activities in home and community settings.
- Allow caregivers respite time to attend to personal and household matters.
- Foster a nurturing environment for children and families.
- Maintain strong verbal communication with managers, clients, and parents.
- Ensure prompt issue resolution and seamless service delivery.
- Notify your direct supervisor of any changes in contact information.
Requirements
- Experience working with children with disabilities (ideal but not required).
- Effective interpersonal skills to build satisfactory working relationships.
- Strong time management skills to balance responsibilities.
- Consistency in attendance and punctuality.
- Compassionate, patient, and friendly demeanor.
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Compassion and patience
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
Pay
Competitive hourly pay rate.
Schedule
Flexible part-time schedule.