Respite Support Professional

WORK SCHEDULE: Saturday Only (Every Saturday) 12pm-2pm

LOCATION: Plainfield, NJ

HOW TO KEEP US ANCHORED

Provide care for clients in their own home or outside their primary residence while their primary caregivers engage in activities, they find relaxing, entertaining, or restful

Provide assistance as needed, and as appropriate in activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, changing diapers, feeding, bathing, etc. This may require lifting and transferring in/out of a wheelchair, etc.

Meal Preparation – the appropriate meal or snack which occurs during the respite session, as provided by the client’s family.

Recreation – providing adaptive games and activities which offer a stimulation and enjoyable experience for the client during respite times.

Follow individual plans of client to meet their objectives.

Motivate and introduce clients to new activities in conjunction with goals.

Assist in the development of the weekly activity schedules and community-based activities, based on individual preferences, needs, and their respite service plan

Work flexible hours depending on family’s needs.

Documentation

Document daily client observations/issues in client/s system, Rethink and, as needed, via email to applicable parties.

Any other relevant documentation as required by Supervisor of his/her designee.