What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respite Care Provider position at CDCN?
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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.
We are seeking a dependable, caring, and energetic Respite Provider / Personal Care Worker (PCW) to support two active children in a safe, engaging, and structured environment. Services will take place in both the home and community settings, focusing on supervision, companionship, and participation in age-appropriate activities.
This role requires close supervision due to elopement concerns and involves supporting children who are highly active, social, and imaginative.
Hours: Approximately 3–10 hours per week
Setting: Member’s home and/or community-based activities
Schedule: Primarily Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, with occasional Fridays and possible weekends
About the Children
Child #1
•Enjoys princesses (especially Elsa), arts & crafts, drawing, and coloring
•Loves swimming (requires 1:1 supervision and support)
•Nurturing personality and enjoys caring for others
•Interested in creative and imaginative play
Child #2
•Outgoing, energetic personality
•Enjoys pink, monkeys, and horses
•Loves horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, and physical play such as jumping activities
Both children:
•Very active, social, and talkative
•Enjoy parks, children’s museums, libraries, Girl Scouts, and ice cream outings
•Have access to a kid-friendly backyard with activities
•Require attentive supervision due to elopement risk
•Participate in community activities supported through a CLTS Action City pass
Responsibilities
•Provide attentive, active supervision at all times
•Engage children in structured and unstructured play activities
•Support community outings (parks, museums, libraries, etc.)
•Encourage safe social interaction and positive behavior
•Maintain awareness of safety concerns, including elopement risk
•Follow care guidelines and family routines
Ideal Candidate Qualities
•Non-smoking and drug-free
•Reliable and punctual
•Able to pass a background check
•Willing to learn and follow care instructions
•Comfortable caring for high-energy children
•Non-judgmental and patient
•Pet friendly
•Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Compensation
•Individual Respite: $14.13 per hour or $207 per day
•Group Respite: $17.70 per hour or $259 per day
If you need additional support, please connect with: KyleMo@consumerdirectcare.com
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*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.
Salary : $14 - $18