Afternoon Child Respite Provider Job

Job Title: Child Respite Provider
Job Location: Wausau, WI
Pay: $14.13/hr
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Active Companion / Respite Care Provider (Part-Time)
We are looking for a fun, patient, and trustworthy individual to spend time with our energetic and curious child, providing engaging activities and giving both him and our family a healthy break.
Role Focus:
• Taking him out on activities (outdoors, play, learning-based fun)
• Supporting safety, transitions, and positive behavior
• Being an encouraging, calm presence
About Him:
• Very active and loves being outside
• Plays hockey
• Fascinated by the Titanic (can share a lot of detailed knowledge!)
• Enjoys learning: science, math, sensory play, slime, coloring
• Loves cooking and helping in the kitchen
• Big on imaginary play and storytelling
• Enjoys construction equipment (especially excavators)
• Loves water-based activities
• Does well with other people and in public settings
• Transitions can be challenging, so creativity and strategy are important when it’s time to leave activities
What Works Best:
• Calm communication (he does not respond well to yelling or harsh “no’s”)
• Clear expectations, patience, and flexibility
• Someone who enjoys staying active and engaged
Ideal Candidate:
• Flexible, patient, and dependable
• Strong communicator
• Fun, active, and creative
• Experience with children with special needs is a plus
This is a meaningful role for someone who enjoys building relationships, being active, and supporting a child’s growth in a positive, respectful way.
*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.

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