Part-time RN & Respite Care Manager
Respite Care at Kids On The Move is the temporary care of children with special needs, providing a short period of rest or relief to their usual caregivers.
We provide center-based Respite Care to families of children with special needs to give them a 3.
5-hour break on weekend nights so caregivers can relieve stress, renew energy, and restore balance.
The Respite Center Manager supervises and provides behavior management services to children with special needs.
The Manager is responsible for maintaining the overall safety of each respite night, ensuring that both children and volunteers are supervised and safe.
This position reports to the Respite Care Director.
The children in the respite program may have the following conditions:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) Seizures Down syndrome Rett syndrome Cerebral palsy Developmental delays And other syndromes and conditions Days/HoursOne to two evenings per month (Fridays and/or Saturdays)Shift:
4.
5 hours/evening
Qualifications:
One Year Experience Working with Children with Special Needs Pass a Background Criminal Investigation Pass a TB test CPR/First Aid Certification Have an acceptable driving record Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills in English Proficient in using a personal computer.
Send and receive internal and external e-mail communications Experience in a pediatric setting caring for children with autism, medically fragile, and special needs preferred Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities:
Assumes all responsibility and maintains the overall safety of each respite night ensuring that 10 children and 10 to 20 volunteers are supervised and safe.
Handles behavioral problems in children diagnosed with developmental disabilities and behavioral conditions in a professional manner.
Assists with personal care tasks for children including toileting, diaper changes, eating, and grooming.
Communicates with parents at drop off regarding any changes in their child's diet, behavior, or personal-care needs.
Promotes a clean and sanitary environment following infection control guidelines.
Practices caring with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences Reports significant changes in the child's status to the family and respite care director.
Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety Maintains confidentially in all aspects of respite care Monitors the children and volunteers through a log and submits the log to the director.
Ensures that the facility is returned to its original state at the end of each respite night Be able to establish and maintain relationships of mutual respect and trust with client families, co-workers, and community partners.
Completes a Nightly Respite Report which includes any incidents that may have occurred and, submits the report to the respite care program director Receives and responds appropriately to voice messages, e-mails, faxes, and mail Updates respite staff on child and family status through voice-mail, e-mail, and other appropriate modes of communication Accurately enters hours worked on the electronic time card program by specified deadlines Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned If you are an enthusiastic, talented, and hard-working individual who meets these qualifications, loves to provide positive services, appreciates work-life balance, and enjoys working on a supportive team, we believe this is a perfect opportunity for you! Recommended Skills Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Autism Cpr Communication Criminal Investigation Developmental Disabilities Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We provide center-based Respite Care to families of children with special needs to give them a 3.
5-hour break on weekend nights so caregivers can relieve stress, renew energy, and restore balance.
The Respite Center Manager supervises and provides behavior management services to children with special needs.
The Manager is responsible for maintaining the overall safety of each respite night, ensuring that both children and volunteers are supervised and safe.
This position reports to the Respite Care Director.
The children in the respite program may have the following conditions:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) Seizures Down syndrome Rett syndrome Cerebral palsy Developmental delays And other syndromes and conditions Days/HoursOne to two evenings per month (Fridays and/or Saturdays)Shift:
4.
5 hours/evening
Qualifications:
One Year Experience Working with Children with Special Needs Pass a Background Criminal Investigation Pass a TB test CPR/First Aid Certification Have an acceptable driving record Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills in English Proficient in using a personal computer.
Send and receive internal and external e-mail communications Experience in a pediatric setting caring for children with autism, medically fragile, and special needs preferred Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities:
Assumes all responsibility and maintains the overall safety of each respite night ensuring that 10 children and 10 to 20 volunteers are supervised and safe.
Handles behavioral problems in children diagnosed with developmental disabilities and behavioral conditions in a professional manner.
Assists with personal care tasks for children including toileting, diaper changes, eating, and grooming.
Communicates with parents at drop off regarding any changes in their child's diet, behavior, or personal-care needs.
Promotes a clean and sanitary environment following infection control guidelines.
Practices caring with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences Reports significant changes in the child's status to the family and respite care director.
Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety Maintains confidentially in all aspects of respite care Monitors the children and volunteers through a log and submits the log to the director.
Ensures that the facility is returned to its original state at the end of each respite night Be able to establish and maintain relationships of mutual respect and trust with client families, co-workers, and community partners.
Completes a Nightly Respite Report which includes any incidents that may have occurred and, submits the report to the respite care program director Receives and responds appropriately to voice messages, e-mails, faxes, and mail Updates respite staff on child and family status through voice-mail, e-mail, and other appropriate modes of communication Accurately enters hours worked on the electronic time card program by specified deadlines Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned If you are an enthusiastic, talented, and hard-working individual who meets these qualifications, loves to provide positive services, appreciates work-life balance, and enjoys working on a supportive team, we believe this is a perfect opportunity for you! Recommended Skills Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Autism Cpr Communication Criminal Investigation Developmental Disabilities Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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