We have job opportunities for direct care providers who have a heart for this work. You will be providing a valuable service to the families we serve – not only will you be caring for a family member with special care needs, you will also be providing the primary family caregiver with a much needed break to rest and rejuvenate. If you are hired you will become a trusted member of a care team designed to maintain consistent quality care standards.

General Job Description

Helping Hands Respite Care has openings for Care Providers who will care for children and/or adults who have disabilities, chronic illness, emotional/behavioral concerns, challenging behaviors or age related conditions. Examples are persons with Autism, cognitive delays, Cerebral Palsy, stroke and brain injury. Hours are available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Typical hours are between 3pm-10pm. Care Providers with more flexible schedules may be scheduled 35-40 hours weekly.

Duties & Responsibilities include: following personalized care plans for persons of all ages, activity planning, social needs, therapies, personal hygiene: including diapering, bathing, dressing, feeding (some feeding tubes), daily documentation/record keeping, lifting/transferring, giving medications, breathing treatments and involvement in the community.

Location: Respite care takes place at our Weekend Respite House (Lansing), in families’ homes (Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties) and at the Adult Day Services Program (East Lansing).

Minimum Requirements

Dependable transportation and a good driving record, 3 references, health screen, current TB test, proof of high school graduation/GED, internet access, email address and phone.  Copy of driver’s license and auto insurance is needed. You must provide proof of ability to work to the United States. CPR, First Aid and health screen must be obtained before hire.  Employment will not start until all requirements are met.

The ideal applicant will have good people skills, be patient, caring, a team-player, hard worker, self starter and be able to work without constant supervision. Sign language skills are a plus. 

If you are interested in working for Helping Hands Respite Care please complete our online application.  

Email your completed application and any supporting documentation (cover letter and resume) to Tari Gray, Human Resources Coordinator at tgray@helpinghandsrespite.org.