Child Respite Companion- Wausau EH - Consumer Direct Care Network

Description

Job Title:
Child Respite Provider


Job Location:
Wausau, WI


Pay:
$14.13/hr

Hours:
Up to 20 hours per week
Active Companion / Respite Care Provider (Part-Time)

We are looking for a fun, patient, and trustworthy individual to spend time with our energetic and curious child, providing engaging activities and giving both him and our family a healthy break.

Role Focus:

• Taking him out on activities (outdoors, play, learning-based fun)
• Supporting safety, transitions, and positive behavior
• Being an encouraging, calm presence

About Him:

• Very active and loves being outside
• Plays hockey
• Fascinated by the Titanic (can share a lot of detailed knowledge)

Enjoys learning:
science, math, sensory play, slime, coloring

• Loves cooking and helping in the kitchen
• Big on imaginary play and storytelling
• Enjoys construction equipment (especially excavators)
• Loves water-based activities
• Does well with other people and in public settings
• Transitions can be challenging, so creativity and strategy are important when it's time to leave activities

What Works Best:

• Calm communication (he does not respond well to yelling or harsh no's )
• Clear expectations, patience, and flexibility
• Someone who enjoys staying active and engaged

Ideal Candidate:

• Flexible, patient, and dependable
• Strong communicator
• Fun, active, and creative
• Experience with children with special needs is a plus

This is a meaningful role for someone who enjoys building relationships, being active, and supporting a child's growth in a positive, respectful way.

*If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN's role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker.

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