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Respite Worker

Owen Health Care
Union, NJ Part Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2029

Join Owen Health Care as a Part-Time/Full-Time Respite Worker and make a meaningful impact in your community! This role offers the unique opportunity to blend compassion with convenience, allowing you to support families while maintaining a flexible schedule. You'll engage with clients in a supportive environment, bringing innovation and excellence to the forefront of care. With a competitive hourly pay rate, this position not only rewards your dedication but also empowers you to foster connections that truly matter.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, you'll find a fulfilling role that aligns with your values and drive for high-performance. You will have benefits such as a 401(k). Be part of a forward-thinking team that prioritizes customer satisfaction and integrity in every interaction. Embrace this chance to grow, learn, and support those who need it most!

Owen Health Care: Who We Are

Owen Health Care is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care.

Make a difference as a Respite Worker

As a Part-Time/Full-Time Respite Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for families with children who have disabilities. Your primary responsibility will be to provide compassionate support, allowing caregivers the necessary time to attend to personal and household matters. In this rewarding position, you will assist families by engaging children in various recreational and leisure activities, ensuring they enjoy enriching experiences both at home and within the community. Your dedication to fostering a nurturing environment will empower caregivers to recharge, knowing their loved ones are in capable hands.

Join us in making a positive impact and creating memorable experiences for families in Union County!

What matters most

To excel as a Part-Time/Full-Time Respite Worker with Owen Health Care Inc., several key skills and attributes are essential. You'll need to engage children effectively, delivering quality care in a friendly, patient, and compassionate manner. Strong verbal communication skills are critical for initiating and maintaining conversations with managers, clients, and parents, ensuring seamless service delivery and prompt issue resolution.

Consistency in attendance and punctuality is expected to provide reliable support to families. Additionally, if there are any changes in contact information, you must promptly inform your direct supervisor. Ideal applicants should possess experience working with children with disabilities and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, fostering satisfactory working relationships with families and other professionals.

Strong time management skills will allow you to balance responsibilities effectively. Owen Health Care Inc. provides comprehensive Respite Service-specific training, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a positive impact in the lives of the families you serve.

Your next step

If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is simple and easy - we look forward to hearing from you!

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