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 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 families with children who have 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.
• Ensure a nurturing and safe environment for children.
• Maintain strong verbal communication with managers, clients, and parents for seamless service delivery and prompt issue resolution.
• 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.
• Consistency in attendance and punctuality to provide reliable support to families.
• Compassionate, patient, and friendly demeanor.

Skills

• Strong verbal communication.
• Ability to engage children effectively.
• Reliability and professionalism.

Benefits

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

Training

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