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Consumer Direct Wisconsin
Respite Provider
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,916 / year median in Wisconsin
+15% projected growth
Job Description
This is a heartwarming opportunity for compassionate providers who love making a difference! We work with members throughout Wisconsin to find providers that fit each of their needs. Our goal is to help individuals be in more control of their own supports and to have a say in who is assisting them. This helps them to stay in their own homes as long as possible.
If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI Job Posting We are looking for an experienced respite provider in special needs childcare, to assist a young girl in the family home on weekends. The child has Angelman's Syndrome and needs significant supervision and behavioral management. She does enjoy to hang out and have fun! So outgoing personalities are a plus! This client enjoys watching movies on her Roku, going to concerts, reading books, eating out, water related activities, and so much more! Compensation $17.66 an hour Shifts Weekends-Respite care provided in the child's home, flexible scheduling. Responsibilities Engaging child and encouraging appropriate behaviors. 1:1 safety supervision-line of sight at all times Assist with regulation techniques during heightened behaviors Ability to set firm boundaries that are beneficial to the child to assist with managing behaviors Provide Safety and companionship Assist with daily living tasks: changing, bathing, transfer to and from wheelchair, meal prep, feeding, and basic household chores Provide emotional and behavioral support Qualifications Experience managing frequently erratic behaviors that can be aggressive. Prior experience with special needs required Experience with Autism spectrum, behavioral disorders, and Angelman's syndrome required Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of employment. Must be comfortable with pets in home. -Family has multiple small dogs in home. Pass background check before hire. If you need additional support, please connect with: RozlynF@consumerdirectcare.com For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwisbsrecruitment@consumerdirectcare.com For more opportunities, visit our
If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI Job Posting We are looking for an experienced respite provider in special needs childcare, to assist a young girl in the family home on weekends. The child has Angelman's Syndrome and needs significant supervision and behavioral management. She does enjoy to hang out and have fun! So outgoing personalities are a plus! This client enjoys watching movies on her Roku, going to concerts, reading books, eating out, water related activities, and so much more! Compensation $17.66 an hour Shifts Weekends-Respite care provided in the child's home, flexible scheduling. Responsibilities Engaging child and encouraging appropriate behaviors. 1:1 safety supervision-line of sight at all times Assist with regulation techniques during heightened behaviors Ability to set firm boundaries that are beneficial to the child to assist with managing behaviors Provide Safety and companionship Assist with daily living tasks: changing, bathing, transfer to and from wheelchair, meal prep, feeding, and basic household chores Provide emotional and behavioral support Qualifications Experience managing frequently erratic behaviors that can be aggressive. Prior experience with special needs required Experience with Autism spectrum, behavioral disorders, and Angelman's syndrome required Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of employment. Must be comfortable with pets in home. -Family has multiple small dogs in home. Pass background check before hire. If you need additional support, please connect with: RozlynF@consumerdirectcare.com For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwisbsrecruitment@consumerdirectcare.com For more opportunities, visit our