Respite Workers Needed

About Owen Health Care

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 organization is passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well-being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. 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. Your dedication to fostering a nurturing environment will empower caregivers to recharge, knowing their loved ones are in capable hands.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home setting.
• Engage children in recreational and leisure activities at home and in the community.
• Allow caregivers respite time to attend to personal and household matters.
• Deliver quality care in a friendly, patient, and compassionate manner.
• Maintain strong verbal communication with managers, clients, and parents to ensure seamless service delivery and prompt issue resolution.
• Ensure consistency in attendance and punctuality to provide reliable support to families.
• Promptly inform your direct supervisor of any changes in contact information.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with disabilities (ideal but not required).
• Effective interpersonal skills to foster satisfactory working relationships with families and professionals.
• Strong time management skills to balance responsibilities effectively.
• Commitment to punctuality and consistent attendance.

Skills

• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage children effectively in recreational and leisure activities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Training

Owen Health Care Inc. provides comprehensive Respite Service-specific training to ensure you are well-equipped to make a positive impact in the lives of the families you serve.