Description
This opening is for a family friend of a child receiving services from ChildServe.If you do not know a specific child but want to be a Respite caregiver please apply to the general Respite Service Assistant opening.
As aRespite Service Assistant Family Friendyou will provide personal care and supervision for a child with special health care needs in individual settings. Services are provided in home and community settings.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling with most shifts occurring after 4pm Monday through Friday or on weekends.
What Youll Do
- Have fun with kids while their regular caregivers get a break.
- Be creative while engaging children in activities.
- Provided 1:1 care in the childs home or in the community.
- Receive ongoing training and supervision.
- Great resume builder for those interested in social work education therapy psychology and nursing.
What Youll Need
- Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
- Must be able to provide your own transportation.
- Ability to electronically document services provided.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs be mobile within the assigned work area and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
Why ChildServe
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
- Were not your average nonprofit. We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
- Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help many team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We believe we our differences make us great.We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
- Were moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority