Respite Support Professional

Job Description

The Respite Support Professional provides part-time care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in their community or residence. This service may take place in the individual’s own home or natural family home. The role is intended to offer relief to primary caregivers while ensuring clients receive appropriate care and engagement through meaningful and supportive activities.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

POSITION: Respite Support Professional

LOCATION: Scotch Plains

WORK SCHEDULE: Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm & Sunday 12 pm - 3 pm  Part-Time (7 hours/week)

*The ideal applicant for this case must be able and willing to assist the client with diaper changing, feeding, bathing, and other activities of daily living.*

HOW TO KEEP US ANCHORED

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision for clients in their home or outside their residence while primary caregivers rest or engage in personal activities.

• Assist with activities of daily living including dressing, toileting, diaper changing, feeding, and bathing.

• Perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring clients in/out of wheelchairs when necessary.

• Prepare appropriate meals or snacks during respite sessions, using items provided by the client’s family.

• Facilitate recreational and adaptive games/activities that stimulate and entertain clients.

• Follow individual client plans and assist in achieving their objectives.

• Encourage and introduce clients to new activities in line with their goals.

• Assist in developing weekly activity schedules and coordinating community-based activities that reflect the individual’s preferences and respite service plan.

• Work flexible hours as determined by the family’s needs.

• Complete daily documentation of client observations and issues in designated systems (e.g., Rethink) and communicate as necessary via email to relevant staff.

• Submit any other documentation required by a Supervisor or their designee.