Respite Care

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

• Provide companionship and supervision in a safe and supportive environment.

• Support clients independence while promoting emotional well-being.

• Engage client in light recreational or leisure activities, as appropriate.

• Ensure safety and monitor general well-being during service hours.

• Provide caregiver with a consistent break to rest or attend to personal needs.

• Assistance with getting off the bus upon return from her daily program.

• Supervision to ensure safety.

• Companionship and social engagement.

• Redirection or assistance with simple daily routines (as needed).

• Monitoring for health or emotional concerns and reporting to responsible party.

• Client remains safe and engaged during respite care hours.

• Client receives timely and appropriate assistance upon arrival from daily program.

• Primary caregiver experiences reduced stress and burnout.

• Improved quality of life for both the client and caregiver.

• All services to be documented daily, including activities performed and any observations.

• Staff must follow client-specific care instructions and emergency protocols.

• Any incidents or concerns must be reported immediately to the supervising agency or caregiver.